By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Six soldiers and two civilians have been taken into custody by the Nigerian Police over the alleged torture and death of a 65-year-old man named Surajo, affectionately known as “Alhaji M.”
This tragic event unfolded in Millennium City, Kaduna State.On May 3, 2025, two residents from Unguwan Rimi—Alhaji Adamu Jinjiri and Ibrahim Yakubu—accused Surajo of being involved in the theft of a cow and an electrical distribution box.
They alleged that he was assisting a suspect, Yahaya Aleiru, who is still on the run.Surajo was reportedly handed over to the Millennium City Strike Force, a local military security unit.
Sources indicate that he endured severe torture at a military checkpoint, allegedly at the hands of Lieutenant Alhassan Musa and five other soldiers, which ultimately led to his collapse.
He was rushed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead upon arrival.
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of all eight individuals involved, including the two civilians who initiated the complaint.
A police source mentioned that the case has now been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for a thorough investigation.
Authorities are committed to ensuring that justice is served as the investigation unfolds.