The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects who allegedly killed Shuaibu Yohana,
the leader of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Sumaila Local Government Area, Kano.
The Pastor was killed by a mob few days after he intervened in a case involving one Mr Sabo Idris, who was accused of killing his elder brother’s wife, Zainab Balan’iya.
He was first accused of hiding Mr Idris who is a Christian convert, before he was brutally murdered, and his church, house and school burnt down.
Abdullahi Kiyawa, the Police spokesperson in Kano, told BBC Hausa that six suspects were arrested “on the spot”, while the seventh suspect turned himself in.
The case has been transferred to the homicide department at the police command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.
“In the course of investigation, they said they suspected the pastor of hiding someone who killed his brother’s wife. Another has since reported himself to us, making them seven in number that are connected to the killing of the pastor.
“This is a serious case that you cannot just hastily conclude. You need evidence and we have made headway in the investigation.”
He said
Also CAN leader, Samuel Adeyemi calling on the state government said the association needs to be compensated .
“The school they burnt, his house that was burnt, we want government to ensure that we are compensated. It is either the government pay us or force those who committed the offence to pay. This will go a long way in convincing us that the government is serious.” He said
