Paternity feud: Man arrested over killing nursing mother, baby in Katsina
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineOperatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u, age 35, suspected to be in connection with the brutal murder of a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government area of the State.
According to available information, the 30-year-old nursing mother and her infant baby were murdered and dumped in a well over a paternity dispute.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who confirmed this in a statement, said Rabi’u confessed to carrying out the killing alongside an accomplice now on the run
He said the suspects lured the woman with her baby to the outskirts of Sheme village, where they were murdered, burnt and thrown into a well.
According to the Police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects had been embroiled in a heated paternity dispute with the victim, which allegedly led them to the tragedy.
“The bodies of the victims have been recovered and the suspect is currently in custody,” the statement said. “Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice.”
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The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, condemned the killing, describing it as “barbaric and inhumane.”
He assured residents that the command would ensure justice is served and that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation.
The Command also appealed to members of the public to volunteer credible information that could lead to the arrest of the second suspect, assuring that such information would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
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