Two Employees Allegedly Murder Boss, Set Body Ablaze, Dump Him in Well in Nasarawa

A man who reportedly trusted his employees with his domestic animals and welcomed them into his community has been found murdered, with his body allegedly dumped in a dry well and set ablaze. Police investigations have now led to the arrest of two suspects in Nasarawa State.

How Two Employees Allegedly Killed Their Boss, Dumped His Body in a Well in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged murder of their employer, 50-year-old Jude Thaddeus, whose decomposing body was reportedly dumped in a dry well and set ablaze at his residence in Aku Village, Base 5, Karu Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, identified as Yusuf Musa, 23, and Victor Zamani, 32, were arrested following investigations into the disappearance and suspected killing of the deceased, also known as Musa.

According to the police, the investigation began after the victim’s 46-year-old sister, Jennifer Alain, reported his disappearance at the Aso Pada Division on November 3, 2026.

She told the police that repeated attempts to reach her brother had proved unsuccessful. More concerning, she said, was that an unidentified person kept answering his phone whenever she called, raising fears about his safety.

Following the complaint, detectives launched an investigation that eventually led to the arrest of Yusuf Musa.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had employed Yusuf about three months earlier to look after his domestic animals. He had also reportedly introduced the young man to his neighbours and other members of the community.

However, investigators discovered that Thaddeus had allegedly been missing since October 22, 2026.

During his absence, Yusuf reportedly took possession of his mobile phone and told people who called that his employer had travelled to England.

The police further disclosed that the suspect allegedly began disposing of the deceased’s personal belongings, domestic animals and other property under suspicious circumstances.

Investigators also discovered that he had reportedly sold some heavy metals and industrial engines belonging to the deceased for N3.4 million.

During interrogation, Yusuf allegedly admitted his involvement in the murder and disclosed that the victim’s body had been dumped in a dry well within his residence.

Preliminary findings indicated that the 50-year-old was allegedly killed inside his home before his body was taken to the well and set on fire.

The police have yet to disclose further details about the alleged involvement of the second suspect, Victor Zamani, in the killing.

The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the murder and the respective roles of the two suspects.