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Kebbi man murders elder brother, wife

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  • Police in Kebbi State, Nigeria, arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Musa, for allegedly murdering his elder brother and sister-in-law.
  • The victims were attacked with a cutlass while sleeping in their home early Saturday morning and later died from their injuries.
  • The suspect had reportedly threatened the couple with a cutlass on previous occasions, and police have recovered incriminating evidence.

A shocking act of violence has plunged Asarara Village in Kebbi State into mourning following the brutal murder of a couple, Muhammed Haruna and his wife Habiba. The alleged perpetrator, Idrisu Musa, the victim's younger brother, was apprehended by the Kebbi State Police Command. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, saw the couple attacked with a cutlass while they slept, succumbing to their injuries shortly after.

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Idrisu Musa, 25, in connection with the murder of his elder brother Muhammed Haruna, and his wife Habiba Muhammed.

— Bashir UsmanPolice spokesperson in Kebbi State, confirming the arrest of the suspect.

The police have confirmed the arrest and stated that substantial evidence links the 25-year-old suspect to the crime. Adding a disturbing layer to the tragedy, reports indicate that Idrisu Musa had a history of threatening the couple with the same weapon. This premeditation, if proven, intensifies the gravity of the offense and underscores the need for swift justice.

Substantial and implicating evidence has been recovered linking the suspect to the crime. The suspect had reportedly intimidated the couple with a cutlass on several prior occasions.

— Bashir UsmanPolice spokesperson in Kebbi State, detailing the evidence and the suspect's prior threats.

The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State has ordered a thorough investigation, transferring the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department. This move is intended to reassure the community, which has been demanding action, and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to account. The police have pledged to pursue justice diligently, a commitment that will be closely watched by residents seeking closure and an end to such violence in their community.

The Command assures the public that justice will be pursued diligently.

— Bashir UsmanPolice spokesperson in Kebbi State, vowing to ensure justice for the victims.
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