Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - The Kano State Police Command has arrested the principal suspect in connection with the brutal m8rder of a 22-year-old housewife, Rumaisa Haruna.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi
Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 27.
Rumaisa was m8rdered in her home t Tsamiyar Duhuwa, Farawa
Quarters on April 6, 2025.
The suspect, Shu'aibu Abdulkadir, was arrested on 23rd May
23 following weeks of intensive investigation.
According to the PPRO, the suspect who confessed to the
crime, admitted to entering the victim's matrimonial home where he strangled
and st@bbed her in the neck.
“The Kano State Police Command is pleased to announce a
significant breakthrough in a case of culpable homicide that occurred on 6th
April 2025, at Tsamiyar Duhuwa, Kano. Following a diligent investigation
supported by intelligence-led technical operations, the principal suspect,
Shu'aibu Abdulkadir, 'm', 35 years old of Madatai Quarters Kano, was arrested
on 23rd May 2025,” the statement read.
"The suspect has confessed to the crime, admitting to
trespassing into the victim's matrimonial home, strangulating, and stabbing her
with a knife on the neck, resulting in her death. He will be charged to court
upon completion of the investigation.
"The victim, Rumaisa Haruna, 'f', 22 years old, of
Tsamiyar Duhuwa, Farawa Quarters Kano, was discovered by her husband, Ibrahim
Mohammed, with severe neck injuries. When rushed to Hospital, she was confirmed
d3ad.
"The Command commends the detectives for their tireless
efforts and professionalism that led to the arrest of the suspect. The suspect,
currently in custody, is helping further investigation to ensure full justice
is served.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD,
sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, urges the public to remain vigilant and report any
suspicious activities to the police. The Command assures the public of its
commitment to safeguarding all residents and maintaining peace and order in the
state.”
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