The Niger State Police Command is currently looking into the death of an individual discovered on the side of a road to determine the cause of demise.
The deceased, known as Buba and presumed to be a beggar, was found deceased next to the BCGA Bridge along the Kontagora-Zuru Road in Kontagora LGA of Niger State.
Reports suggest that the 70-year-old man might have succumbed to starvation.
Residents of Kontagora indicated that the individual hailed from Bangi, the main town of Magama LGA within the state, and had been observed at various intersections soliciting alms.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Niger State, Wasiu Abiodun, verified the occurrence of the death on Thursday, mentioning that the beggar was discovered unconscious when law enforcement reached the site.
“On 14/8/2024 at around 0830hrs, following a report at A Div Kgora, regarding an unidentified approximately 70-year-old beggar found unconscious at Kwanar-Zuru bridge in Kgora.
“Officers from A Div Kgora visited the location. The body was examined, revealing no signs of violence, and the local government social welfare officials were summoned. The body was then transported to the general hospital where the individual was pronounced deceased.
“Ongoing investigations at the hospital are in progress to ascertain the cause of death,” stated Abiodun.
The deceased beggar’s body has been placed in the mortuary at Kontagora General Hospital awaiting final arrangements for burial.