A- 35 -year old man, Sahabi Rabiu has been arrested by operatives of Katsina police command in connection with gruesome murder of a woman and her baby girl over issues concerning girl’s paternity.
According to the police, the incident occurred at Sheme village, Faskari Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesman for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the incident.
Details of the incident as provided by the Command’s spokesman read ” The Katsina State Police 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 LGA, Katsina State.
“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.”
The Command’s spokesman said the state Police Commissioner, Bello Shehu has condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and inhumane”.
He assured the public that the command will ensure justice is served, as no stone will be left unturned during the investigation.
The Command also appealed to the public for information that may aid the investigation and lead to the arrest of the fleeing suspect, assuring that such Information will be treated confidentially.
” Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course”, the Command’s spokesman assured.
