Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kano State have arrested a 22 years old boy, identified as Ibrahim Musa, for stabbing his mother to death.
The spokesperson for the police in the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, made this known in a statement issued and signed on behalf of the Kano Police Command.
Kiyawa says the boy was arrested at a criminal hideout at Dawakin-Tofa.
According to him, Musa was arrested shortly after stabbing his 50-year-old mother to death at Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area, Kano State.
The Investigation
The Police boss vowed that the 22-year-old suspect will be charged at the completion of the investigation.
“On May 4, 2023 at about 2200hrs (10:00pm), Ibrahim Musa, ‘m’, 22 years old, was arrested.
The arrest took place at a criminal hideout in Dawakin Tofa LGA, Kano State.
“The suspect confessed to the crime and also confessed to dealing in illicit drug abuse.
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“He will be charged upon completion of the investigation.”
The Assistance
Similarly, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, appreciates those that assisted with information that led to the arrest.
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He also commended the Police Tactical Teams in ensuring that the culprit is brought to book.