Muhammed Mukailu, a middle-aged man, on Monday 18 July, fled after killing his landlord following a rent dispute in the Dakwa area of Dei-Dei, Abuja.
A co-tenant with Mukailu, Innocent Badmus, stated that the trouble started after Mukailu hit their landlord, Adegoke Tunde, with a plank on his head during an argument on the outstanding payment.
Badmus said the landlord accused the tenant of insulting him which led to the argument that degenerated into a fight.
“While they were arguing, Mukailu carried a plank and hit our landlord on his head and he fell on the floor. Immediately Mukailu noticed this he ran away.
“Neighbors rushed our landlord to the hospital where he was admitted and died two days later,” he added.
According to Daily Trust, the police in the area declined to comment on the incident.