Crime
Police begin probe into death of 70-year-old beggar
The Niger State Police Command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly man discovered by the roadside.
Identified only as Buba, the man, believed to be a beggar, was found lifeless near the BCGA Bridge along the Kontagora-Zuru Road in Kontagora Local Government Area.
Local sources suggest that the 70-year-old, who was originally from Bangi in Magama LGA, had been seen begging at various junctions in the area. Some speculate that his death may have been caused by hunger.
Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, stated that Buba was found unconscious when officers arrived at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.
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“On 14/8/2024 at about 0830hrs, based on a report at A Div Kgora, that one beggar aged about 70, whose identity is yet to be known was found lying unconscious at Kwanar-Zuru bridge in Kgora.
The police operatives attached to A Div Kgora visited the scene.
The body was examined and no sign of violence was seen on the body, while the LGA social welfare officials were contacted and the body was removed to the general hospital where he was confirmed dead.
“Further examination of the body is ongoing at the hospital to ascertain the cause of the death,” Abiodun said.
The remains of the beggar were deposited at the Kontagora General Hospital’s mortuary awaiting burial.
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