Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Woman’s Murder in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were arrested on November 2 following a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, according to the command.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the incident occurred on October 31 at about 7:30 p.m.
Habib said the Officer-in-Charge of Zalau Police Out-Station, under Toro Division, reported that the suspects allegedly attacked the victim, identified as Khadija, also known as Nana, with a cutlass, inflicting serious injuries to her head.
The victim, a resident of Unguwan Gangare in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was rushed to General Hospital, Toro, for emergency treatment but was later confirmed dead by a doctor.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Out-Station swiftly mobilised and rushed the victim to General Hospital, Toro, for urgent medical attention. She was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty,” the statement said.
The police identified the suspects as Aliyu Musa, 25, of Babale, Jos North LGA, Plateau State; Samsu Musa, 25, of Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro LGA; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, of Tilden Fulani, Toro LGA, Bauchi State.
Habib said the victim’s remains had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
He added that efforts were ongoing to locate and contact her family, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and assured residents that the command would pursue justice.
The police also urged members of the public to provide timely information to the nearest police formation, reaffirming their commitment to protecting lives and property.
By Oluwafemi Shodipe.
