Kano man Philibus confesses to killing 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend

Philibus Ibrahim has confessed to killing his 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Theresa Yakubu.

Philibus confessed after he was arrested by officers of the Nigerian Police Force in Kano.

Trouble began for Philibus on 28/03/2023 at about 1630hrs after police received a report that a lady was seen laying on the ground motionless by the roadside at Anadariya Village, Bebeji Local Government Area, along Kano-Jos Road, Kano State.

On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mamman Dauda raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Tanimu Wada, Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bebeji Division to proceed to the scene.

The team immediately rushed to the scene and moved the body to Tiga General Hospital where a medical Doctor confirmed her dead.

Preliminary investigation revealed the identity of the deceased as Theresa Yakubu, ‘f’, 20 years old with a two-month-old pregnancy, of Anadariya Village, Bebeji LGA.

The investigation also led to the arrest of her boyfriend, one Philibus Ibrahim, ‘m’, 20 years old of Unguwar Korau Quarters, Tudun Wada LGA, and his friend, one Gabriel Bila, ‘m’, 25 years old, of the same address.

On investigation, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed that Philibus confessed that he impregnated the girlfriend two months ago, and all efforts to abort the pregnancy proved abortive.

He then conspired with his friend and took her to a bush, the friend held her hands and Philibus used her head tie and strangled her to death.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section for discreet investigation.

SP Kiyawa confirmed to PM News that suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.