A 30-year-old man, Abubakar Auwal, has died after he was allegedly beaten by a mob over claims that he was involved in an affair with a married woman in Kano State.
The incident, which occurred on July 24 in the Sheka area of Kano, has led to the arrest of three suspects by the Kano State Police Command.Time & Calendars
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the victim was allegedly lured by Abubakar Ali, 40, and Sulaiman Lawan, 27, following allegations that he was having a relationship with Ali’s wife.
According to Kiyawa, officers from the Sheka Police Division responded to a distress report and found the victim unconscious after he had allegedly been severely beaten.
“The victim was found in a comatose condition after he was brutally assaulted. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital for medical attention,” the police spokesperson said.
Kiyawa said the police arrested three suspects at the scene, including Ali, Lawan and a 22-year-old married woman, Hafsat Umar, who were all said to be residents of the area.
He added that the victim was taken to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, where doctors later confirmed him dead. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for an autopsy.Death & Tragedy
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing, adding that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the probe.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, condemned the killing and cautioned residents against resorting to jungle justice.
“The public should refrain from taking the law into their own hands. The Nigeria Police Force is empowered by the Constitution to investigate crimes and ensure suspects are prosecuted through due process,” Bakori said.
He assured residents that the command would conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted in line with the law.
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