Police have arrested four suspected cultists who allegedly killed Abdulhakeem Bauchin Bauchi
The police in Bauchi State have arrested
four suspected cultists who allegedly killed a man, Abdulhakeem
Bauchin, and buried him on a mountain in the Gwallameji area of the
state.
It was gathered that the four suspects –
Michael Sansai, 23; Samuel Uzima, 24; William Yakubu, 28; and Dauda
Akanni, 26, were arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command.
Our correspondent learnt that the victim
was killed on March 12 and buried on Rugan Jira Mountain, before the
police found his decomposing body five days later.
According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly belonged to the Black Axe confraternity.
Some exhibits recovered from the gang
included the mobile phone of the deceased, seven wraps of dry leaves
suspected to be Indian hemp, torn clothes of the deceased, a sim card
and other incriminating items.
The Bauchi State Police Public Relations
Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident, adding that the
suspects would be charged to court at the end of investigation.
He said, “You may recall that on March
12 at about 12.05am, the decomposing body was recovered at Rugan Jira
Mountain in Gwallameji area. However, discreet investigation by
detectives led to the arrest of the following syndicate who allegedly
perpetrated the dastardly act.
“The case is under investigation to
ascertain the actual motive behind the act. Efforts are being
intensified to apprehend other fleeing accomplices after which, the
suspects would be charged to court. Meanwhile, the suspects along with
others will be paraded by the commissioner of Police later in the week.”
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