Two suspects nabbed for murd£r, drug offences in Yobe

Two suspects have been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for alleged murdr and drug abuse-related offences in Damaturu. The suspects, Musa Mohammed, 24, and Abdullahi Musa, 20, allegedly used an axe and other dangerous weapons in murdring Adamu Suleiman Saidu, 33, and Ibrahim Abdullahi, 21. One of the cases involved a fatal attack in the Bindigari Primary School area. Spokesperson for the command, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed yesterday, April 8, in Damaturu that a distress report was received at the A Division Police, Damaturu, on April 7, 2026, about 2.10pm, regarding a violent attack that occurred about 6.30pm in the Bindigari Primary School area of Damaturu metropolis. Preliminary investigation revealed that Adamu Suleiman Saidu, 33 years old, was allegedly attacked by Musa Mohammed, also known as Aljan, aged 24, following a misunderstanding believed to be connected to substance abuse. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with an axe, inflicting severe injuries to his head, while the suspect sustained minor injuries during the fight. Consequently, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene, arrested the suspect, and recovered the axe used in committing the crime, which has been registered as an exhibit, he said. Abdulkarim stated that the victim was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Damaturu, for medical attention but sadly did while receiving treatment.He noted that investigation into the incident had commenced, and the suspect to be prosecuted accordingly. In a similar incident, the police said officers responded to a violent fight between two young men in the Abari community on April 5, 2026. At about 1300hrs, officers attached to C Division, Damaturu, responded to a distress call involving a violent fight between Alamin Abdullahi Musa, 20 years old, of Abari, and Ibrahim Abdullahi, 21 years old, also of Abari. The dispute reportedly started over a borrowed T-shirt, which escalated into a physical fight. During the altercation, punches were exchanged, causing one of the parties to fall unconscious, he said. The police spokesperson noted that the victim was taken to the Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, where he was confirmed de@d. Abdullahi Musa has been arrested, and investigation is ongoing, he said. Abdulkarim urged parents, community leaders, and civil society organisations to support efforts aimed at addressing drug abuse among youths.The command reiterated its commitment to the fight against crime and criminality across Yobe, noting the continued reduction in crime rate in the state as a testament to the sustained cooperation and support of community members.The post Two suspects nabbed for murdr, drug offences in Yobe appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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