The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Musa over the alleged killing of 30-year-old Nathaniel Yusuf from Jambutu Ward in Yola North Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the arrest followed a complaint filed at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Kofare by the victim’s sister, Grace Yusuf.
She reportedly told police that her brother had been attacked by the suspect.
“Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives responded to the distress call, visited the scene, rescued the victim and rushed him to the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, for urgent medical attention. The suspect was also arrested at the scene,” the statement partly read.
Police said preliminary findings showed that the victim suffered severe injuries, including fractures to both legs, his right hand and head, after he was allegedly beaten with a stick by the suspect.
“Despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, he was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment,” the statement added.
The statement further revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, Kabiru Hassan, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola to take over the case and ensure a comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution of the suspect in line with the law.
“The deceased’s body has been deposited at the medical facility for an autopsy, while the investigation is ongoing,” it added.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to securing justice in the case and urged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing to provide credible information to support ongoing investigations.