ABSU Student Murder: Cultist Confesses to Killing Emmanuel Uche- Reveals Reason
A suspect confessed to the murder of an Abia State University student after a viral video captured the fatal encounter over a stolen phone, leading to his arrest and public outrage.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a shocking turn of events, a suspected cultist, Emmanuel Victor, confessed to the brutal murder of a fellow student from Abia State University Uturu (ABSU). Victor's chilling confession came after a viral video captured the deadly encounter, sparking outrage across Nigeria.
Victor, a 500-level Optometry student at ABSU, was arrested by the Abia State Police Command and paraded before the press on Sunday. His admission laid bare the grim events leading to the tragic killing of Emmanuel Uche, a peer from a rival cult group.
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"I actually killed Emmanuel Uche," Victor confessed to reporters, explaining that the confrontation was over a stolen phone. According to his account, the violence erupted when members of Uche's group came to retrieve a phone that Victor's associates had taken from them. The heated exchange escalated, leading to a deadly shootout in front of Miracle Lodge, an ABSU student residence.
Emmanuel Victor, the suspect interviewed by news men
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The gruesome incident, captured on video, circulated widely on social media, prompting swift police action. Acting on credible intelligence, the police apprehended Victor at Isiukwuato, where he was believed to be hiding out. The Abia State Police Command has confirmed that Victor will face charges in court, with no leniency for his crime.
Emmanuel Uche, the deceased on his sign-out day and a picture of him during the murder incident
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Victor's confession underscores the ongoing threat of cult-related violence on university campuses. As public outrage grows, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern condemnation of the murder, urging authorities to bring all those responsible to justice.
The murder of Emmanuel Uche serves as a grim reminder of the dangers lurking in university environments, raising questions about campus security and student safety. As authorities continue their investigation, the public remains on edge, demanding swift justice for the tragic loss of a promising young life.
