Kebbi police arrest 4 suspects allegedly linked to Gulma town crisis

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects allegedly linked to the farmer-herder confrontation in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area, in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.

According to him, “Further to the violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area, the Kebbi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that four (4) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, which resulted in the death of eight (8) persons.

“The suspects, Adamu Madugu (male, Gulma), Musa Makera (male, Sauwa), Saidu Adamu (male, Sauwa), and Shafi’u Hamza (male, Gulma), are scheduled to be arraigned before a competent court on charges of Criminal Conspiracy, Unlawful Assembly, and Culpable Homicide.”

He noted that the command has intensified efforts to identify, arrest, and bring to justice all other persons linked to the incident who are currently at large.

Usman disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar M. Hadejia, assured the families of the victims and the general public that the Command will pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that all persons found culpable face the full weight of the law.

He urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and to desist from taking the law into their own hands.

The command added that it remains committed to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring justice for all affected persons, noting that further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.