Men of the Zamfara State Police Command have arrested a man for the possession of a human hand.
The suspect, Jabiru Ibrahim is said to be a member of the outlawed group popularly known as Yansakai, from Dauran district in Zurmi Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the arrest in a statement released on Monday, May 30, the police spokesperson, SP Mohammed Shehu said the police has kicked off an investigation into the case, also revealing that the suspect has confessed to killing the owner of the hand found in his possession.
A bag containing bunch of charms was also recovered from the suspect.
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The statement reads;
“The suspect was arrested by the Joint Police and Military Operatives on Anti – Banditry Operation along Dauran – Zurmi axis and brought to the Police Command Headquarters, Gusau for discreet investigation,”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was among the members of the outlawed group (YANSAKAI) who have been terrorising members of Dauran Community through jungle justice, leading to reprisal attacks by bandits terrorists against the innocent members of the public
“In the course of interrogation, the suspect has confessed that, himself and three (3) other members of his gang now at large carried out the gruesome killing of one Abdullah, a Fulani by tribe and later the suspect removed the right hand of the deceased
“Investigation is in Progress with a view to arresting his partners in crime and to unravel the circumstances of their action before being charged to court for prosecution.”
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