Bauchi Police Arrest Three Suspects After Woman Is Killed

Police in Bauchi State are still trying to trace and contact the family of a woman who was k!lled in Toro Local Government Area, even as three suspects have been arrested in connection with her death.

The victim, Khadija, alias Nana, was identified as a resident of Unguwan Gangare, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The police spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib, said efforts were ongoing to reach her relatives.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Habib said the incident occurred on October 31 at about 7.30pm. He said the Officer-in-Charge of Zalau Police Out-Station, under Toro Division, reported that the suspects allegedly @ttacked Khadija with a cutlass, inflicting serious injuries on her head.

‘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 de@d by a medical doctor on duty,’ the statement said.

Habib added that her body had been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The suspects were arrested on November 2 following a report of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the area. Habib identified them 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.

The police spokesman said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the incident and assured the public that justice would be served.

‘The Commissioner of Police condemns the dastardly act in its totality and assures the public that justice will be served,’ the statement added.

The command urged residents to provide timely information to the nearest police formation, reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.