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“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.

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?

He gave you #500,000 you are not happy, how about if the late artist ignored you. Very stupid wicked friend

I'm sure he didn't even use the #500,000 for better thing

Entitled MF

10 more characters needed

This one don sign contract with watery beans

It's the same devilish face I expected to see .
Some kind people face no good for your rep and life.

Kirikiri go give am the 4.5m wey remain na, ozuor

Some Nigerians are so entitled. So because he was wealthier, he didn't have his own issues to sort out? That's why I don't do all that friends things. Most people are not worth it.

Majority of the time we all see the signs amongst our friends but most people ignores it.
That friend who always jokely say some funny $hit, is just being jealous.
One can help from afar and avoid getting close no matter what.
It's just a thin line that separates humans from wild animals.
So one should expect people to act funny at any time.

Anyone that kills by poisoning should be fed to animals. That is the most cowardly and stupid way to end a life.

Such evil that lies in the heart of man....

I remember few years ago I was planning to travel out of the country, a church friend called me to borrow her #10k. I told this lady I don't have money.

Honestly I don't have that money at that time because I was struggling to putting things in order to fast-track my journey out of the country.

Till today that said person never congratulate me say I travelled out of the country.

Nigerians are too entitled.

ProfGday:
I remember few years ago I was planning to travel out of the country, a church friend called me to borrow her #10k. I told this lady I don't have money.

Honestly I don't have that money at that time because I was struggling to putting things in order to fast-track my journey out of the country.

Till today that said person never congratulate me say I travelled out of the country.

Nigerians are too entitled.

borrow me 1m

Avoid friends una nor dey hear...

ProfGday:
I remember few years ago I was planning to travel out of the country, a church friend called me to borrow her #10k. I told this lady I don't have money.

Honestly I don't have that money at that time because I was struggling to putting things in order to fast-track my journey out of the country.

Till today that said person never congratulate me say I travelled out of the country.

Nigerians are too entitled.

Congratulate you for what? Are you trying to say that relocating to another country is a remarkable achievement?

EmmyMaestro:
I'm sure he didn't even use the for better thing

Bet9ja thing

you dont have
why give this witch 500k

They should send you to Borno prison

Freshandfitpod:
This one don sign contract with watery beans

Stoney filled watery beans

We4all:
Congratulate you for what? Are you trying to say that relocating to another country is a remarkable achievement?

Try and see Neurologist tomorrow.

ProfGday:
Try and see Neurologist tomorrow.

Hahaha Very Important and necessary..

ProfGday:
Try and see Neurologist tomorrow.

It's you who needs to see one first. 😏😏😏

Hmmm!

Today's world with this outrageous entitlement mentality amazes me.

ProfGday:
I remember few years ago I was planning to travel out of the country, a church friend called me to borrow her #10k. I told this lady I don't have money.

Honestly I don't have that money at that time because I was struggling to putting things in order to fast-track my journey out of the country.

Till today that said person never congratulate me say I travelled out of the country.

Nigerians are too entitled.

So you're expecting "congratulations". Seems like you're the problem. And you're the one talking about entitlement.

No comment; next question.

I'm not the reason for your problems so find another ground to dump your frustration.

Careente7:
So you're expecting "congratulations". Seems like you're the problem. And you're the one talking about entitlement.

No comment; next question.