Sokoto State police have arrested two individuals in connection with a village market attack in Kiri, in the state’s Gada Local Government Area, which killed six people.
ASP Ahmad Rufai, the state’s police spokeswoman, made the announcement on Sunday.
Some suspected bandits had targeted the market. According to Rufai, the defendants were detained with three cows and a Dane rifle. He stated that all of the suspects, who are from Sabon garin Dole in the state’s Goronyo Local Government Area, have confessed to the crime.
In a related development, the police said they are investigating the alleged killing of an armed robbery suspect who was allegedly killed by a mob at the Old Airport axis of the state.
Sources in the community said a mob action led to the death of the suspected robber who invaded the community with two others — now at large. The police said vowed to take necessary actions upon conclusion of investigation.