MAKURDI, Nigeria– Security companies have actually arrested five suspects in connection with the horrific murder of a prominent academic, Professor Gabriel Saawuan Nyityo, and his younger brother, John, in Makurdi, Benue State.
Cross-Border Investigation Yields Development
Teacher Nyityo, a prominent professor of history and former speaker at Benue State University (BSU), was completely assassinated alongside his bro by unknown armed guys at his home in Makurdi on July 7, 2026.
Updating reporters on the security scenario, Professor Alabar revealed that official rundowns from law enforcement agencies confirmed the apprehension of 5 suspects linked to the double murder.
Intelligence reports indicate that all five suspects come from Wonder City government Location of neighboring Nasarawa State.
The development follows an earlier operational upgrade launched on July 9 by the Benue State Cops Command, which announced the initial arrest of a 23-year-old primary suspect, Abdullahi Usman, likewise a resident of Awe, Nasarawa State, who was nabbed to help investigators in discovering the wider criminal conspiracy.
Academic Community Mourns Leader Scholar
Expressing deep sorrow over the disaster, the Vice Chancellor explained the unfortunate death of Teacher Nyityo as an irreparable blow to the university neighborhood, particularly the Department of History and Diplomatic Research Studies.
Professor Alabar highlighted the deceased’s pioneering tradition, noting that he was among the fundamental scholars who developed the department and drove major curriculum development and research study initiatives throughout the organization.
“The university is carefully tracking every phase of the ongoing authorities investigation, and we will continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure that every specific implicated in these abhorrent killings faces the complete weight of justice.”
Repeating the administration’s dedication to safety, the Vice Chancellor assured personnel and trainees that the university is actively partnering with regional authorities and national security services to reinforce security procedures across campus quarters and surrounding domestic neighborhoods.