By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command is actively investigating a horrific incident involving criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery and receiving stolen property that occurred in Sabon Birni town on July 5, 2025.
according to report, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at about 9:00 PM, One Ashiru Iliyasu ‘M’ and Sulaiman Salihu ‘M’, both residents of Sabon Birni town, allegedly armed themselves with a hoe and criminally conspired to lure Kasimu Yahaya ‘M’, an Okada rider, to an uncompleted building on the outskirts of the town under false pretenses.
Tragically, upon arrival, the suspects reportedly attacked the victim with the hoe, beating him to death. In an attempt to conceal the crime, they disposed of the victim’s body inside a soakaway pit at the location. The suspects then stole the victim’s Bajaj motorcycle.
The Police spokesman DSP Ahmad Rufai in a statement said following the murder and robbery, the suspects allegedly sold the stolen motorcycle to one Sanusi Shu’aibu ‘M’, also a resident of Sabon Birni town.
Through investigative efforts, the Sokoto State Police Command apprehended the three suspects:
1. Ashiru Iliyasu
2. Sulaiman Salihu
3. Sanusi Shu’aibu
During interrogation, the first two suspects (Iliyasu and Salihu) confessed to their involvement in the conspiracy, armed robbery, and culpable homicide of Kasimu Yahaya. The third suspect, Sanusi Shu’aibu, has denied the allegation of knowingly receiving stolen property.
The case remains under active investigation by the Anti-homicide Unit ofthe State Investigation department. Investigators are working diligently to gather all relevant evidence, corroborate statements, and ensure a thorough understanding of the events leading to this brutal crime.
The Police Command therefore urged anyone with information related to this incident, the movements of the suspects, or the victim on the day in question to come forward immediately. Information can be provided confidentially at the nearest police station or through designated police hotlines. Public cooperation is vital to ensuring justice is served a police report stated
