The Police in Sokoto State have confirmed the arrest of five mobile
policemen attached to the 7 PMF Command in Sokoto over the alleged
murder of a man, Yahaya Shehu.
Shehu was allegedly murdered by the suspects at Teke community in the Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of the state.
It is reported that the suspects were
alleged to have tortured Shehu to death, a month ago, when they were on
patrol along the Isa-Sabon-Birni road.
It was gathered that the remains of the deceased were found in a nearby bush the following morning.
The deceased was said to have been arrested for an undisclosed
offence together with his friend, Bashar Nahantsi, who reportedly
escaped from the scene.
The duo were said to have been on their way to Teke Market in
Sabon-Birni Local Government Area from Shinkafi in neighbouring Zamfara,
when they were arrested by the mobile policemen.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Salisu Fagge, confirmed
the arrest of the suspects, while addressing newsmen at the Sultan
Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.
''It is true that the mobile police officers who were alleged to have killed the deceased had been arrested by the command.
''They are now being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations.
''I am assuring the family of the deceased that nobody is above the
law and the affected police officers will be charged to court.
``They will be duly prosecuted if found guilty,'' Fagge, promised.
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