The Directorate of State Services’ prompt and decisive action in apprehending five suspects connected to the kidnapping and brutal murder of one-year-old Sakina Mamuda in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area, has been praised by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson, made this announcement on Thursday night.
The statement said that the accused had kidnapped the infant girl, held her family hostage, and then ruthlessly murdered her.
“However, the perpetrators heartlessly dumped her dead body in an abandoned open well,” the statement said.
The arrested suspects are Zailani Rabiu, Hafizu Yusuf, Abubakar Abdulkareem, Umar Lawan and Amadu Salisu are all from the same community as their victim in Gwarzo Local Government Area.
“They are currently being investigated for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and homicide,” the statement added.
Haruna Dederi, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, along with the Commissioner for Information and other high-ranking officials, spoke at a joint press briefing at Government House in Kano. They reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ensuring that justice is served in this tragic case in a timely and decisive manner.
“Governor Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the incident and praised the DSS operatives and other security agencies for their proactive response,” the statement said.
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He also restated his administration’s resolve to bolster the state’s security apparatus by investing more in interagency cooperation, logistics, and intelligence collection.
“This senseless tragedy has shaken us to the core.
“I commend the DSS for acting swiftly and decisively. We will continue to prioritise the safety of our people and ensure that those who threaten our peace are brought to justice.” the Governor stated.
The incident has drawn widespread public condemnation, with calls for the suspects to be prosecuted without delay and for the full weight of the law to be brought against anyone who harms children.
