In Maiduguri, drunk killed a 60-yr-old man by punching him to death

Musa Inuwa was arrested by theNigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on Sunday in Maiduguri, Borno State for killing a 60-year-old man.

Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim, who is the state’s corps Commandant confirmed the arrest of Musa Inuwa at Jidari Polo Bus Stop area in the state capital. He said: “The suspect was apprehended by the youth vigilance team known as Civilian JTF, who brought the accused to NSCDC command.

“The victim, who suffered grievous bodily harm leading to his death, was said to have asked the suspect were he could locate a chemist to buy drugs.

“Unknown to the victim, the suspect was already intoxicated on illicit substance and told the old man that he was disturbing him. The suspect then punched him. The man fell forward and hit his head on the concrete pavement that rendered him unconscious.

“The victim was quickly rushed to Umaru Shehu Specialist Hospital, but unfortunately passed away as a result of massive brain trauma.”

He also said that the case had been transferred to the Borno Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.