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The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with the robbery and killing of a young man whose body was found in a forest in Ngaski Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, identified as Ibrahim Yahaya, aged 25, was discovered dead at about 8:30 a.m. on December 16, 2025, in Bakin Dutsi Forest, a remote area of Ngaski LGA. The incident sparked fear among residents and renewed calls for improved security along forest routes frequently used by commuters and farmers.
Acting on what the police described as credible intelligence, operatives swiftly tracked and arrested the suspect, Aminu Adamu, of Yauri Local Government Area, at about 2:20 p.m. on the same day.
The suspect was allegedly found in possession of a Haojue motorcycle believed to have been stolen from the deceased.
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Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the suspect was apprehended following intensive investigations, launched immediately after the discovery of the victim’s body.
“Following swift investigative efforts, the police arrested one Aminu Adamu, aged 20, in possession of the motorcycle earlier robbed from the deceased,” Usman stated.
He added that, in line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.
The police spokesperson said the command remains committed to ensuring that those responsible for the crime are brought to justice, while also strengthening security measures to prevent similar incidents across the state.
Usman reassured residents that the situation was under control and urged members of the public not to panic.
“Residents are encouraged to go about their lawful activities and continue to support the police with timely and useful information,” he said.
The incident comes 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 arrest.
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