Police arrest man over murder in Adamawa

Adamawa State Police have arrested Abubakar Musa in connection with the alleged murder of Nathaniel Yusuf, a 30-year-old resident of Jambutu Ward in Yola North Local Government Area. The arrest followed a report filed by the victim's sister, Grace Yusuf, who accused Musa of attacking her brother.

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Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives responded to the distress call, visited the scene, rescued the victim and rushed him to the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, for urgent medical attention. The suspect was also arrested at the scene.

Police operatives responded to a distress call, found the victim, and rushed him to the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, for medical attention. Musa was apprehended at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that Yusuf suffered severe injuries, including fractures to both legs, his right hand, and head, allegedly from an assault with a stick by the suspect.

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Despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, he was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.

Despite medical efforts, Yusuf was later confirmed dead by a doctor while receiving treatment. The Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case, ensuring a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution. The victim's body has been sent for an autopsy, and the investigation is ongoing. The police urged the public to remain law-abiding and provide credible information.

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The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Kabiru Hassan, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yola, to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of the suspect in accordance with the law.