Another Twist In Comfort Jimtop’s Death As Prime Suspect Emmanuel Kefas Found Dead

The investigation into the death of Comfort Jimtop, a 100-level Mass Communication student of Taraba State University, has taken a new twist following the discovery of the lifeless body of Emmanuel Kefas, the prime suspect in the case.

According to the Guardian, Kefas’s body was reportedly found in Tudiri community, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, under circumstances that remain unclear. The discovery has heightened public anxiety and added another tragic layer to a case that has already unsettled both the university community and residents across the state.

Confirming the development on Saturday, the spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, James Lashen, revealed that the police received a report from the village head of Tudiri regarding the discovery.

“A lifeless body was found in Tudiri, and a Tecno Android phone was recovered beside it,” Lashen said.

According to him, when the phone was charged, investigators found a photograph of the deceased with the late Comfort Jimtop, indicating that the two may have been in a romantic relationship.

Lashen further disclosed that the remains had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, for autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to formally identify the body through the suspect’s family.

At the time of this report, police have not determined whether Kefas’s death was a case of suicide, homicide, or an accident. Investigations into both deaths remain active.

The mysterious death of Comfort Jimtop had earlier sparked outrage within the university and across Taraba State, with students, human rights groups, and civil society organizations demanding justice. Kefas had been named as the prime suspect in the case, which authorities confirmed was still under investigation before his sudden death.

This new development has left several unanswered questions and deepened the sorrow surrounding the tragedy. Students, residents, and advocacy groups are urging security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the two deaths and deliver justice.