Kebbi Police arrest man for allege murder, robbery in Yauri

From Ola Muhammad, Birnin Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Bello Abubakar 45 year old and an indigene of Ganwo Village, in Yauri LGA in connection with attempted culpable homicide and robbery.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Kebbi State command, SP Bashir Usman confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

According to him, “the incident occurred on 23rd August 2026 at about 1600hrs, when Bello Umar (male, aged 22), a commercial motorcycle rider of Wasagu Village, Danko/Wasagu LGA, was found with a serious head injury at Tungar Dariya Bush, near Makera Village, Shanga LGA.

“The victim was evacuated to Koko General Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect hired the victim’s motorcycle from Koko Town to Tungar Dariya Bush, where he attacked the victim with a hoe, covered his body with leaves believing he was dead, and made away with the motorcycle to Yauri Town.

“Through diligent investigation, the stolen motorcycle was traced and recovered, leading to the suspect’s arrest”.

Usman explained that the suspect was cooperating with investigators and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and prosecution.

He stated that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar M. Hadejia, described the act as despicable and a direct assault on human life and livelihood.

Usman added that the Commissioner of Police warned that the Command will hunt down and prosecute anyone who preys on commercial motorcycle riders or any law-abiding citizen.

The PPRO added that the Police Boss in the state however commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift action.

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