The Kano Police Command has arrested a infamous thug, Yusuf Haruna AKA Lagwatsani, 18, for the mindless homicide of a famend Imam, Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa Haruna, who disclosed this in a press release on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, stated Haruna, of Dala Native Authorities Space of the state, stabbed the cleric to demise with a knife after the deceased tried to cease him and his gang from smoking Indian hemp across the Mosque premises.
“On 31/12/2023 at about 1930hrs, report was obtained from one Musa Yunusa, ‘m’ of Jakara Quarters Kano that on the identical date at about 1900hrs, the stated Yusuf Haruna attacked and stabbed one Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu, aged 45 years, ‘m’ of identical deal with with a pointy knife at his again whereas performing ablution, just because the sufferer warned him and his gang to give up smoking Indian hemp across the Mosque premises,” the assertion learn.
“Because of this, the sufferer sustained deep damage and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital and was confirmed useless by the physician.
“The incident shook the group, and our officers have labored tirelessly to establish and seize the assailant. This arrest is a testomony to our unwavering dedication to defending the sanctity of life and bringing justice to these affected by such heinous acts.”
The PPRO added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, assured the general public of the Command’s dedication to conducting thorough investigations within the case.
“As well as, we are going to work diligently to compile strong proof to make sure the profitable prosecution of the arrested people,”
“Our goal shouldn’t be solely to deliver the perpetrators to justice but in addition to function a deterrent to others who might ponder such felony actions.”