The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 35-year-old Sahabi Rabi’u for allegedly murdering a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari LGA.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed that Rabi’u confessed to committing the crime. He reportedly told investigators that he and an accomplice—who is currently on the run—lured the victims to the outskirts of the village, killed them, burned their bodies, and dumped them in a nearby well.
According to the police, the incident stemmed from a paternity dispute that escalated into violence. The bodies have been recovered, and efforts are ongoing to track down the second suspect.
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The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, condemned the killing as “barbaric and inhumane,” assuring the public that justice will be served. He urged residents to provide any confidential information that could help apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
The statement also referenced earlier arrests, including that of a 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepmother in Dutsinma LGA, as part of ongoing efforts to curb homicide and violent crimes in the state.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
