Tamale High Court Hands Death Sentence to UDS Student for Murder of Fellow Student
A Computer Science student of the University for Development Studies, Nyankpala campus, Salifu Nurudeen, has been sentenced to death for murdering his fellow student, Wumpini Mohammed Zakiu. This verdict comes after a lengthy investigation and trial that revealed a complex web of motives and evidence. The crime, which occurred in September last year, was rooted in a romantic relationship dispute that took a deadly turn.
The dispute began when Nurudeen’s girlfriend, also a student at UDS, decided to end her relationship with him and started dating Wumpini. This development seemed to have triggered a violent reaction in Nurudeen, ultimately leading to the tragic events that unfolded on September 25. On that day, Wumpini’s body was discovered with multiple stab wounds, and his phone was missing, sparking a police investigation.
The police cybercrime unit played a crucial role in tracking down Nurudeen by tracing Wumpini’s phone to his location. Upon searching his residence, the phone was found hidden under his bed, which was a significant discovery in the case. Further evidence revealed that Nurudeen had been using Wumpini’s phone to send messages, including one pretending to break up with his ex-girlfriend and another sent to Wumpini’s friend. These actions suggested a calculated attempt to mislead and manipulate.
Nurudeen’s arrest followed after he was lured to Jubilee Park, where he was apprehended by the authorities. During the trial, Nurudeen admitted to sending the text messages from Wumpini’s phone but denied committing the murder. However, the cumulative evidence presented in court was sufficient to prove his guilt. After careful consideration, the Tamale High Court found Nurudeen guilty of murder, and he was subsequently sentenced to death, bringing closure to the case.
