Isa Wabi, a former chairman of the Jama’are Local Government Area in Bauchi State, has died following a violent attack at his home in Bauchi.
Police report that the attack occurred early Friday morning in the Fadaman Mada area.
Responding to a distress call, police found Wabi critically injured with multiple stab wounds to his neck.
He was taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital but was later pronounced dead.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that two acquaintances of Wabi’s 24-year-old son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed, are the alleged perpetrators.
The suspects are identified as Ahmad Abdulkadir (alias Abba) and Faruk Malami (alias Ajebo), who reportedly broke into Wabi’s home around 3 am.
In a further development, one of the suspects, Malami (Ajebo), was found unconscious at the scene, believed to be the result of retaliation, and later died in the hospital.
Police have detained Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed for questioning, stating that he is cooperating and providing information relevant to the investigation.
The Bauchi State Police Command has assured that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident and bring all responsible parties to justice.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has visited the victim’s family to offer condolences and promised a thorough and discreet investigation to ensure justice.
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