Three Arrested in Connection with Woman’s Murder in Bauchi State

The Bauchi State Police have arrested three people in connection with the murder of a woman in the Toro Local Government Area. The arrests took place on November 2, following a report of a serious crime in the area.

According to police, the incident occurred on October 31 around 7:30 PM. The victim, identified as Khadija, also known as Nana, was attacked with a cutlass, causing severe injuries to her head. She was taken to the General Hospital in Toro for urgent medical care but was later pronounced dead by a doctor.

The suspects have been named as Aliyu Musa, 25, from Babale in Plateau State, Samsu Musa, 25, from Dawa Village in Toro, and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, from Tilden Fulani in Bauchi State. The police have placed the victim’s body in the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.

The police are working to contact the victim’s family and will transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the murder and promised that justice would be served.

The police also urged the community to report any information regarding crimes to help maintain safety in the area. This incident follows recent arrests related to other serious crimes in the state, including the abduction and gang rape of a young girl.