Kano State Police Command has said it arrested an 18-year-old notorious thug, identified as Yusuf Haruna, also known as Lagwatsani, for allegedly stabbing an Imam to death in Dala Local Government of the state.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Kiyawa said, “the incident happened on 31/12/2023 at about 1900hrs in Jakara Quarters, where one Yusuf Haruna attacked and stabbed 45 years old Mallam Sani Mohammed Shuaibu of the same address with a sharp knife at his back while performing ablution.
“As a result, the victim sustained deep injury and was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor.”
The PPRO note that investigation showed that the suspect committed the crime simply because the victim warned him and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the Mosque premises.
He disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, gave the assurance that the Command is commited to carrying out thorough investigation on the case and bring perpetrators to book.
He lauded the people of the state for the confidence and support exhibited to the Police Command.
