Three Suspects Arrested for Woman's Murder in Bauchi

The police in Bauchi State have arrested three men over the murder of a woman in Toro Local Government Area.

The arrests happened on November 2 after a report of conspiracy and homicide in the area.

SP Nafiu Habib, the Police Public Relations Officer, shared details on Tuesday. He said the incident took place on October 31 around 7.30pm.

Habib explained that the Officer-in-Charge at Zalau Police Out-Station reported that the suspects attacked the victim, Khadija, also known as Nana, with a cutlass, causing severe injuries to her head.

Khadija was from Unguwan Gangare, which is in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. She was taken to the General Hospital in Toro for urgent care.

"When the report came in, our officers quickly moved to the scene and rushed the victim to General Hospital, Toro, for urgent medical attention. She was later confirmed dead by a doctor on duty," the statement said.

The suspects have been named as Aliyu Musa, 25, from Babale in Jos North LGA, Plateau State; Samsu Musa, 25, from Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro LGA; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, from Tilden Fulani, Toro LGA, Bauchi State.

Habib added that Khadija's body has been taken to the hospital's mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

He mentioned that police are working to contact Khadija's family. The case will be moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.

Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned this act and told the public that justice will be served.

"The Commissioner of Police condemns this horrible act completely and assures the public that justice will be served," the statement noted.

The police also encouraged residents to share any useful information with the nearest police station, emphasizing their commitment to protecting lives and property across Bauchi State.