The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and eight other victims.
The killings reportedly occurred in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters and Tudun Yola areas of Gwale Local Government Area.
Confirming the arrests on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, said the suspects were apprehended during a sting operation conducted between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Bakori disclosed that the alleged leader of the criminal syndicate, who is a relative of the deceased, confessed to the crime and admitted involvement in several violent attacks, including the killing of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters.
He said the operation was carried out on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and coordinated by the Kano State Police Command.
According to the commissioner, items recovered from the suspects include blood-stained clothes, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club, cash allegedly stolen from the crime scenes, and other weapons.
Bakori added that investigations are ongoing and assured residents that the command remains committed to ensuring justice and maintaining public safety. He also commended officers involved in the operation and thanked members of the public for their cooperation.
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