The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with the robbery and murder of a young man whose body was found in a forest in Ngaski Local Government Area.
The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ibrahim Yahaya, was discovered dead around 8:30 a.m. on December 16, 2025, in Bakin Dutsi Forest, a secluded area of Ngaski LGA. His death has raised concerns among residents and renewed calls for enhanced security along forest paths frequently used by commuters and farmers.
Acting on what it described as “credible intelligence,” the police tracked and apprehended the suspect, Aminu Adamu from Yauri Local Government Area, at about 2:20 p.m. the same day. The suspect was reportedly found in possession of a Haojue motorcycle believed to have been stolen from the deceased.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Thursday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Bashir Usman said the apprehension followed intensive investigations launched immediately after the discovery of the body.
“Following swift investigative efforts, the police arrested one Aminu Adamu, aged 20, in possession of the motorcycle earlier robbed from the deceased. In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation,” Usman stated.
He added that the command is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice while intensifying measures to prevent similar crimes across the state.
The police spokesperson reassured residents that the situation is under control and urged them to remain calm. “Members of the public are encouraged to go about their lawful activities and continue to support the police with timely and useful information,” he said.
The incident occurs amid ongoing security operations by the Kebbi State Police Command aimed at curbing violent crimes, especially in forested and border communities where criminals often exploit difficult terrain to evade capture.
