The fleeing suspects captured in viral video of the murder of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto has been declared wanted for culpable homicide by the Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command.
Recall that the deceased accused of blasphemy which was the reason some of her classmates among others stoned her to death and set her body ablaze.
This announcement was contained in a press release signed by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, and made available to newsmen in the state on Tuesday.
He further explained that those arrested at the scene of the incident while dispersing the mob had been charged to court and the court remanded them in prison.
“The Sokoto State Command under the able leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Kamaldeen Okunlola, has declared the suspects spotted on the viral video wanted.
“The Command is using these medium to reiterate its commitment towards apprehending the suspects. The command has already deployed all its intelligence and on the lookout for the suspects.
“Members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the police and report any mere identification to the command or any security outfit in their domain.”
“The command can be reached through its emergency number 07068848035,” he added.
