One Sanusi Lauwali, has confessed to killing some Christians during religious crisis in Jos, Plateau State.

The suspect who was arrested for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery, was paraded by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sylvester Alabi, at the state command headquarters.

Speaking to newsmen, Lauwali said his boss usually five them guns to kill Christians anytime a religious crisis arises in Jos. The 27 year old added that he has killed at least 5 persons during such crisis.

He said, “I cannot remember how many people I have killed, they are not up to 10, but I think they are at least five people.

“I killed these people during religious crises in Plateau State. These are the people I shot and killed.”

Asked where he gets the gun he uses to kill, he said: “It is our boss that gives us the guns.

 

He added, “I live in Tunga village outside Jos, but anytime there is a crisis, he will send us to the place to go and kill Christians.

 

“I ran away and went back to my hometown in Ningi (Local Government Area), for about one year now.

“It was when I went back that they informed security agents who arrested me; although I know I am guilty of what they are accusing me of.”

 

Meanwhile, CP Alabi, told newsmen that Lauwali alias ‘no delay’ of Gudale village Ningi LGA Bauchi state, was a suspected serial kidnapper and armed robber.

 

He said that the suspect was arrested on September 12, 2021 around 5pm, through intelligence.

“His gang members include one Ali, one Bammi and welcome (real name not yet known).

“He confirmed to have benefited the sum of N250,000 as his share from the proceeds of crime they collected from their kidnapped victim at Dabar Tsintsiya village” the CP said.

He added that the police has launched manhunt for other accomplices who are at large.