The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three men over the alleged murder of a woman identified as Khadija, popularly known as Nana, in Toro Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Aliyu Musa, 25; Samsu Musa, 25; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, were arrested on November 2, following a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident occurred on October 31 at about 7:30 p.m., when the suspects allegedly attacked the victim with a cutlass, inflicting severe injuries on her head.
Khadija, a resident of Unguwan Gangare in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was rushed to the General Hospital in Toro for emergency medical attention but was later confirmed dead by a doctor.
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The police disclosed that her remains had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The command added that efforts were ongoing to locate and contact her family, while the suspects would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and assured the public that justice would be pursued.
The police also urged residents to provide timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing crime and protecting lives and property.
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