A man in Adamawa State has been arrested for allegedly beating another man so severely that the victim was pronounced dead by the time he was taken to hospital.
The Adamawa State Police Command, which made the arrest of Abubakar Musa in connection with the alleged culpable homicide of Nathaniel Yusuf, said both the suspect and the victim are from Jambutu Ward in Yola North Local Government Area.
The arrest followed a report made at the Divisional Police Headquarters in nearby Kofare by the deceased’s sister, Grace Yusuf, who narrated the alleged attack on her brother.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who made the case public, said on Monday afternoon that after police operatives responded to the distress call, they visited the scene, rescued the victim, and rushed him to the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, where the suspect was arrested.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim sustained severe injuries, including fractures to both legs, his right hand, and head injuries after allegedly being attacked with a stick by the suspect,” Nguroje stated.
He added that despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, the victim was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yola, to take over the case and ensure a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of the suspect in accordance with the law,” Nguroje assured.
