- Shehu was said to have stabbed his friend, Dogo Alhaji, to death during an argument in the Itu Local Government Area of the State
One Idris Shehu has been apprehended and detained by the police in Akwa Ibom state for killing his friend.
Shehu was said to have stabbed his friend, Dogo Alhaji, to death during an argument in the Itu Local Government Area of the State.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that it happened on February 6.
He added that following an altercation, the suspect who is from Katsina State stabbed the deceased with a machete and dropped the body into the river.
Macdon noted that, following an investigation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime, adding he and others would be arraigned.
He said, “On February 6, 2024, Operatives of Itu Division arrested one Idris Shehu ‘M’ of Katsina State but residing at Itu L.G.A. for killing one Dogo Alhaji ‘M’ of Itu Head Bridge, Itu L.G.A.
“On February 2, 2024, at about 20:00 hours, following a previous altercation that ensued between the deceased and the suspect, the suspect threw the corpse of the deceased and the machete that he used to stab the deceased into the river at Itu Head Bridge.
“The suspect confessed to the crime.
“The above suspect and others will have their day in court. Let me assure residents of Akwa Ibom State that the police are committed to providing effective security in the state in line with international best practices.”