“I Didn’t Mean to Kill the Others,” Says Suspect Arrested for Poisoning 3 Friends in Lagos.
Police have arrested a man in connection with the poisoning that killed three young artists at a studio in Lagos, an incident that shocked the city. The arrest follows the death of an artist named Segun and his two friends, who fell ill and died after a meeting for a birthday photo shoot.
The suspect, who was known to the victims, was taken into custody earlier this week. During questioning, he provided a motive that has left many struggling to understand.
According to police accounts of the interrogation, the man said he had asked his friend Segun for financial help in 2025. He explained he needed five million naira to solve a pressing problem. Segun sent him 500,000 naira instead.
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This partial assistance, far from easing the tension, apparently bred a deep resentment. The man told investigators he grew angry, believing Segun, whom he considered wealthier, could and should have given more.
“I didn’t mean to kill the three of them,” the suspect is reported to have said during questioning. He claimed his intended target was only Segun, but because the two other artists shared the poisoned food, they also died.
The new details from the investigation have set off a wave of discussion across Nigeria, with many people expressing horror and sadness online and in conversations. The central question troubling the public is how a disagreement over money could lead to such a deadly act.
The incident has also prompted warnings from community leaders and psychologists about recognizing unhealthy relationships. Many are urging people to be mindful of their personal circles and to seek help during conflicts rather than letting grievances grow.
Lagos police confirm the suspect remains in custody and that the investigation is continuing. No date has been set for a court appearance.
As the legal process begins, the families of the three young artists are left to mourn, and a nation is left debating a simple, painful question: what should happen to a man who would allegedly poison a friend over money, and in doing so, claim two other innocent lives?
“I Didn’t Mean to Kill the Others,” Says Suspect Arrested for Poisoning 3 Friends in Lagos.
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