The police in katsina have arrested a suspect following the death of a newly wedded groom in Jibia.
The victim was found in the pool of his blood on Sunday ( 23 November) in his residence situated at Tashar Buja quarters, Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State.
The police consequently commenced investigation which led to the arrest of the suspect.
The spokesman for the command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the development in a statement, adding that investigation was still in progress .
The statement read ” On November 23rd, 2025, at about 1:30pm, a report was received at the Jibia Division that one Abdullahi (not his real name), a newly wedded groom, was found motionless in a pool of blood in his residence situated in Tashar Buja quarters, Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State.
“Upon receipt of the report, detectives were quickly drafted to the scene, where the victim was found lying motionless in a pool of blood with a deep cut to his neck.
” The victim was taken to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention; unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.
” One person is in custody suspected to be in connection with the offence as investigation is underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
” The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, assured the public of a diligent and thorough investigation into the matter and urged anyone with useful information to come forward and assist the investigation.
“All information provided will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”