- Police Nab 3 Suspects Over Naming Ceremony Murder
- Police Transfer Case to CID
- The command said the deceased had already been buried by his family in accordance with Islamic rites
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 3 suspects over the alleged killing of a 27-year-old man during a violent clash at a naming ceremony in Dosi Hamlet, Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and culpable homicide.
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According to the police, the incident was reported to the Kirfi Divisional Police Headquarters after an 80-year-old resident of Dosi Hamlet lodged a complaint on July 1.
Preliminary findings revealed that the violence erupted on June 25 at about 6:30 p.m. during a naming ceremony when youths from Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet and Dosi Hamlet became involved in an argument that later escalated into a fight.
During the clash, Sani Abacha Alhaji Jabbi, 27, was allegedly attacked with cutlasses.
He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, for treatment but later died from his injuries, according to the police.
Investigators visited the scene, documented evidence and launched an investigation that led to the arrest of Kano Alhaji Malam (18), Ali Alhaji Malam (17), and Shehu Alhaji Malam (16), all from Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet.
The command said the deceased had already been buried by his family in accordance with Islamic rites.
Police added that preliminary investigations have been completed and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and urged residents to resolve disputes peacefully rather than resort to violence during social gatherings.
He also appealed to community and youth leaders to continue promoting dialogue and peaceful coexistence to prevent similar tragedies.
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