A man from Jigawa State has been arrested in Jos, Plateau State, after allegedly attempting to kill a young woman in a hotel in room for suspecting ritual purposes.
The shocking incident occurred on Friday, February 21, 2025 at a hotel in Gadabiyu axis of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to the reports, the victim had gone to the hotel for hookup with the suspect when the situation turned violent.
A Facebook user, Sarah Nankyer Danjuma, revealed the incident, raising concerns about the safety of young women in the city.
She wrote:
URGENT SAFETY ALERT FOR JOS GIRLS:
A disturbing incident occurred today in Jos, Plateau State, where a girl was nearly killed in a hotel room around Gadabiyu, after a hook-up went horribly wrong. Which she raised alarm shouting saying, ‘help me, he will kill me!’.
And the hotel staff came out and rescue her, and she was stabbed with a knife on her neck. The guy is arrested from Jigawa State.
We urge all girls in Jos to EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION when engaging in hook-ups or meeting strangers. Prioritize your safety! If you or someone you know needs help or support, please reach out to local authorities or trusted organisations. May Almighty God continue to safe & protect us from the hands of the evil ones. Amen. Stay safe, our Jos girls”.
The suspect was quickly apprehended and handed over to the police, while the victim received medical attention.
Although, the exact motive of the attack remains unclear, however, there are concerns that it may have been an attempted ritual killing.
The incident has sparked discussions about the risks associated with meeting strangers and the need for increased vigilance in such encounters.
As at the time of filing this report, no official statement has been released by the authorities, but Investigations are ongoing.
-9News Nigeria.
