“I Never Felt Bad Killing People” — 20-Year-Old Female Hit Girl Shocks Nigeria with Chilling Confession!

“I Never Felt Bad Killing People” — 20-Year-Old Female Hit Girl Shocks Nigeria with Chilling Confession!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A 20-year-old woman, Mariam Abiola, has stunned Nigerians with her unremorseful confession after being arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly working as a paid assassin for a cult group in Lagos.

“I never felt bad killing people,” Mariam reportedly told investigators. “I see human beings like flies.”

What Happened:

• Mariam, a native of Ogun State, was arrested in Lagos after weeks of police tracking linked her to multiple gang-related killings in the city.
• She allegedly belonged to the Eiye Confraternity and confessed to personally shooting at least four people to death on assignment.
• She was reportedly paid ₦10,000 per hit, often concealing her weapon under a white hijab to appear innocent and avoid suspicion.
• According to police, she lured her targets before carrying out executions, showing no signs of remorse.

Why It Matters:

• Mariam’s case defies stereotypes of gender roles in violent crime, highlighting how young women are now actively recruited by criminal gangs.
• – Her calm and emotionless confession raises psychological and moral concerns, drawing attention to youth radicalisation and breakdown of societal values.
• The use of hijab to commit crimes may also raise sensitive debates around security and religious profiling.

What to Watch:

• Whether formal charges will lead to prosecution and a conviction.
• Possible revelations about other gang members and the scale of female involvement in Lagos cult killings.
• Public discourse around the role of poverty, peer pressure, and organised crime in recruiting youth assassins.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News – www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/i-never-felt-bad-killing-people
2. The Guardian Nigeria – guardian.ng/features/with-gangs-aplenty-lagos-inner-streets-know-little-joy
3. The Nation – thenationonlineng.net/lagos-police-parade-20-year-old-female-hit-girl
4. Punch – punchng.com/police-arrest-girl-20-over-gang-killings-in-lagos

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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