A Nigerian Navy personnel, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, has confessed to killing Aminu, the son of retired Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim, a former Chief of Naval Staff.
He has been apprehended as well.
During a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police Bennett Igweh revealed that Muhammad was responsible for Aminu’s death and the theft of his vehicle two weeks ago. The stolen car has since been recovered.
Igweh stated, “Approximately two weeks ago, Aminu Ibrahim, the son of retired Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim, was robbed and killed in the Maitama area of Abuja, and his Prado SUV was taken. Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, a serving Nigerian Navy personnel, has confessed to committing the murder. We have recovered the Prado Jeep.”
Muhammad, who spoke to journalists, identified himself as a Navy seaman stationed at the former Chief of Naval Staff’s residence.
He explained, “I work at the residence. On the night of the incident, around 11:30, Aminu asked for security as he was going out. I accompanied him with my gun. During the trip, he stopped to check his ATM, which led me to believe he was heading somewhere to make a purchase. However, when I exited through the other door, I shot him, stole his car, and left. I had no personal grievance; I killed him solely to steal the vehicle.”
