Police arrest suspected cultist over alleged murder of young man in Kogi

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
12 November 2026, 7:22 am

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of being a member of the cult group responsible for the alleged murder of one Victor Nyizogenbi, a Bassa resident of Ganaja, Lokoja.

The suspect, identified as Usman Musa, popularly known as Malians, was arrested at about 9:10 a.m. on November 10, 2026, after he was reportedly sighted close to the deceased’s family residence.

Police sources said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Central Lokoja, received a distress call about the suspect’s presence and immediately led a team of patrol and surveillance operatives to the area, where Musa was apprehended.

The suspect, a native of Agogo community who resides in Ganaja, was said to have made useful statements during interrogation.

The police said he would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation to establish his alleged role in the murder and identify other members of the gang.

The arrest follows an earlier report on the murder of Nyizogenbi, while further developments are expected as investigation progresses.