Tragedy struck the University of Jos (UniJos) when a 200-level student of Agriculture at the school killed his fellos student and buried him in a shallow grave.

The suspect identified as Nanpon Timnan reported killed the Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance on Friday, October 24 off-campus of the institution.

A source who spoke to Daily Trust said the two friends went out to play football and later proceeded to a music studio for a recording session.

The source said the unfortunate incident occurred after they returned to their residence. “Upon returning from the studio, he (Nanpon) went to get a machete. The other occupants of the compound, who were also friends with them, asked what he wanted to do with it, and he said he needed it for something.

“He then struck his friend with the machete. The other occupants of the compound began shouting and asking what the victim had done to deserve that, but he did not respond. They ran out to call for help, and by the time they returned, he had buried the body behind the house in a shallow grave.

“The police have since invited all the friends for questioning and are currently investigating the matter.” The President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Jane Pwajok, said the case was being handled by the police. Pwajok added that the union was working to confirm the full details of what actually transpired.