The FCT Police Command, on Friday, paraded one Mustapha Aliyu 24, for allegedly beheading four children.
The suspect was paraded alongside other 59 suspects for various offences.
Aliyu, in his confessional statement. claimed that he received N170,000 for each male head and N160,000 for the female head.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma said, “On 19th May, 2019 at about 1430hrs following a distress call police operatives arrested one Mustapha Aliyu ‘M’ 22 Years in possession of a freshly severed head.
“The 3-year-old boy was later identified as Usman Awalu of Rugan Fulani, close to Leleyi village in Kwali Area Council.
“The suspect confessed that prior to his arrest, he had beheaded four children and gave their heads to his master who is now at large.
“According to him (Aliyu), he was paid N170,000 for every male victim and N160,000 for every female victim.
“He said his victims were taken from Sheda, Kwali, Kilankwa, Gwako and Leleyi villages.”
Aliyu, in his confessional statement during the parade said: “I approached Mallam Yahaya because I was stranded and I needed N7,000 for my education.
“After complaining to him, he offered me plate of rice and Can malt drink. After consuming the meal, I could no longer speak. I could not even respond to what the Mallam said.
“I walked back to my area with a substance he gave to me. He told me that if I touch any child with it, he will not make sound.
“While I was walking, I saw a boy and I did as the Mallam instructed. I touched the boy and he didn’t make a sound. I later beheaded him and got N170,000 as payment for the job.
“I have so far beheaded four children. I was on a mission to behead the fifth child when police arrested me.”
Meanwhile, the police have launched a manhunt to arrest Aliyu’s fleeing master.
