Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Dahiru Musa in Dorayi quarters, Kano. The police were alerted when Musa’s brother reported him missing and expressed suspicion about one of his close associates, Aliyu Adamu.
Adamu, 22, was arrested on September 30, 2024, after a team of detectives investigated the report. During interrogation, Adamu confessed to conspiring with Mubarak Abdulsalam, 20, to lure Musa to his residence under the guise of discussing a land transaction. They offered Musa poisoned food, stabbed him to death, and dumped his body in an uncompleted building.
The motive behind the murder was to seize Musa’s landed property, as Adamu had obtained the land documents. Further investigation led to the arrest of Abdulsalam and another accomplice, Sadiq Sunusi, 19, who attempted to burn Musa’s body with petrol to destroy evidence.
The three suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation. Commissioner of Police Salman Garba commended the public for their assistance and urged residents to exercise caution when conducting business in unfamiliar areas.
