Police arrest suspect over killing of woman, infant in Katsina

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The Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, says the command has succeeded in arresting one Sahabi Rabi’u, age 35, suspected to be in connection with the brutal murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government area of the State.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday.

The statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence and further mentioned having conspired with a friend, now at large, to lure the victims to the outskirts of Sheme village, where they were killed. The bodies were burnt and thrown into a nearby well.

“Investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in a paternity dispute with the victim, which escalated into the brutal murder. They allegedly conspired to eliminate the victim and her child.

“The bodies of the victims have been recovered, and the suspect is in custody. Efforts are being made to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspect.”

He further said the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and inhumane”, and assured the public that the command will ensure justice is served, as no stone will be left unturned during the investigation.

He noted that the Command appeals to the public for information that may aid the investigation and lead to the arrest of the fleeing suspect. Information given will be treated confidentially.

“The investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course”, he added.

The Command is appealing to the public for confidential information that could help in the investigation and lead to the arrest of the second suspect.

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