Extradited murder suspect

confesses to killing boutique manager 

- claims he stabbed businessman during fight

The 25-year-old man, who was extradited from Suriname in connection with the murder of boutique manager Mark Gill, has reportedly admitted to killing the businessman.

But sources say that the suspect, who is from Best Village , West Coast Demerara, is alleging that he acted in self defence.

Kaieteur News understands that the West Demerara resident claimed that he and Mark Gill had an argument and that the businessman had pushed him down.

According to sources, the suspect claimed that he retaliated by chopping Gill.

He is said to have also admitted to making off with jewellery from the murdered businessman's house.

According to reports, the man's 22-year-old girlfriend has told detectives that he confided in her that he had killed Gill.

The couple subsequently fled to Suriname , where they were arrested last week. They were extradited to Guyana on Saturday.

Charges are likely this week.

Mark Gill, 31, the manager of Big Gill Fashions, was found dead in his bedroom on July 8, last.

He had at least five stab wounds on his body, and a gaping wound to the neck.

There was no sign of forced entry to the home but relatives said that more than $1 million worth of jewellery was missing.