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Men of the Katsina state police command have arrested a man for kidnap and murder.
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The suspect was arrested for the alleged kidnap and murder of his uncle, even after collecting ransom.
The Katsina state police command has announced the arrest of one Nasiru Sanusi, 25-year-old for kidnapping anf murdering his uncle.
According to reports, the suspect, who connived with three other people was said to have kidnapped his uncle, a ward head in Kankara Local Government Area of the state, and afterwards killed him.
The PPRO confirmed the incident while parading the suspect alongside other criminals at the police headquarters Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
He added that the suspect killed the victim after collecting 8 million naira ransom.
The PRO said;
On the 23rd of October 2024, the command, in collaboration with the Gombe state police command, successfully arrested Nasiru Sanusi, m., age 25, of Gidan Daudu village, Kankara LGA, in connection with a suspected case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and culpable homicide,”
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“The suspect criminally conspired with three (3) others now at large and kidnapped his uncle, a ward head, and subsequently k!lled him after receiving eight million naira and six (6) bags of fertilizer as ransoms.
“The suspect confessed to having fled to Lagos, Taraba, and Gombe states, where he engaged in several criminal activities until his arrest in Gombe state
“In the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence.
“Efforts are being intensified to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects as the investigation proceeds.”
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