Sokoto State Police Command has made a breakthrough in the investigation of a case of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and robbery which occurred on October 4, 2025, in Gidan Kacha village, Gada local government area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased, Ali Salisu of Darnawa village, had visited Gidan Kacha to see his girlfriend, Rukayya Amadu. Unknown to him, Rukayya had allegedly conspired with her other boyfriend, Hamisu Ibrahim, both residents of Gidan Kacha, to lure him into a deadly trap.
According to police, the suspects deceived Salisu into following them to Dabagi bush under the pretense of an intimate meeting. While there, Hamisu ambushed the unsuspecting victim, tied a rope around his neck, and strangled him to death. The pair then robbed him of his red Kasea motorcycle.
Further investigation revealed that after committing the crime, Rukayya and Hamisu transported the stolen motorcycle to Sokoto, where Lawali Abdullahi and Ibrahim Abdullahi, both of the same address, received it without verifying its ownership.
All suspects have been arrested and are in police custody, awaiting arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction on charges including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery and receiving stolen property.
The commissioner of police, Sokoto State Command, commended the investigative team for their swift and diligent efforts and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting life and property in the state.
The command asked members of the public to share relevant information on the incident or other criminal cases anonymously through official communication channels.
