Man wanted for Killing business partner in Niger Republic arrested in Kebbi
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi The operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have arrested a Nigerian that was declared wanted in Niger Republic for killing of his business partner. The suspect, Mas’udu Saidu, was traced and arrested at Gulma town in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The state police command’s Public Relations […]
In Kebbi State, Nigeria, a man named Mas'udu Saidu has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his business partner in Niger Republic. The suspect was tracked down and apprehended in Gulma town, located in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Kebbi State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Friday.
According to sources, the 38-year-old victim, Mas'udu M. Sani, was an indigenous person from Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State. The two men were both Nigerian citizens. It is reported that the suspect stabbed his partner to death with a knife in Niger Republic before fleeing to Kebbi State for safety. Credible intelligence and cooperation with international security agencies were crucial in making the arrest possible, according to Usman.
The police had initiated a manhunt after the suspect was declared wanted by authorities in Niger Republic, leading to his capture in Kebbi State. The suspect is currently undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), and his prosecution will be determined by the Interpol section at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, as most of their responsibilities involve cross-border and international crimes.
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