Man held in Katsina for alleged killing, burning of mother, infant

By Zubairu Idris

The Police Command in Katsina State has succeeded in arresting a 35-year-old Sahabi Rabi’u, a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme, Faskari Local Government Area.

This is contained in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Thursday in Katsina.

He said: “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence by conspiring with a friend, now at large, to lure the victims to the outskirts of Sheme village, where they were killed.

“The victims’ bodies were burnt and thrown into a nearby well.”

The PPRO explained that investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in a paternity dispute with the victim that led to the brutal murder.

He stated that the suspects allegedly conspired and eliminated the victim and her baby.

“The bodies of the victims have been recovered, and the suspect is in custody,” the PPRO said.

He further said that efforts were being made to ensure the arrest of the other fleeing suspect.

Aliyu further said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, has condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and inhumane.”

He assured the public that the command would ensure “justice is served, as no stone will be left unturned during the investigation”.
Aliyu quoted the CP as appealing to the public for information that might aid the investigation and expedite the arrest of the fleeing suspect.

“Such information given will be treated confidentially,” the CP assured.

(NAN)