Police investigate death of 70-year-old Niger beggar

The Niger Stae Police Command is examining the corpse of a man found on a roadside to ascertain the cause of death.

The man, simply identified as Buba believed to have been a beggar was found dead by the roadside around the BCGA Bridge on Kontagora-Zuru Road in Kontagora LGA of Niger State.

It was said the 70-year-old man may have died from hunger.

Residents of Kontagora said that the man hailed from Bangi, the headquarters of Magama LGA of the state and had been seen at some junctions begging alms.

The Niger Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun who confirmed the death on Thursday said the beggar was found lying unconscious when the police arrived at the scene.

“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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