Police arrest 3 over murder in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman in the Toro Local Government Area of the state. The arrests followed a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide recorded on October 31.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the suspects allegedly attacked the victim, identified as Khadija, with a cutlass, inflicting severe head injuries. The suspects are Aliyu Musa, (25), Samsu Musa, (25) and Auwalu Kabiru, (22).

Officers from the Zalau Police Out-Station responded to the distress call and rushed Khadija to the General Hospital, Toro, where a medical doctor confirmed her dead. Her remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for an autopsy.

“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 State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the attack and assured the public of thorough investigations to enforce justice.