A newly-wedded 18-year-old girl, Rahma Hussaini, on
Wednesday killed her 24-year-old husband, Basiru
Tijjani after a minor dispute between the duo.
Police spokesman in Kano, ASP Musa Magaji Majia,
confirmed the tragic incident, revealing that “At about
10hrs, one Rahma Hussaini of Darmunawa quarters
stabbed her husband, one Tijjani M. Basiru on his
stomach with a knife and was rushed to Aminu Kano
Teaching Hospital.
Majia said the victim of the attack was confirmed
dead at the hospital, adding that the female suspect
had been taken into custody.
The police spokesman said the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID) team have taken over the murder
case and with the mandate to unravel the mystery
behind the dastardly act.
An eyewitness, Adamu Alhassan, said: “We heard the
marriage was a product of forced marriage.”
He narrated: “We were alarmed by a frightening
scream of a subdued man in need of rescue and we
rushed to discover that the man of the house was in
his pool of his blood.”
Adamu added: “Neighbours were mobilised and took
the groom to the hospital before he was confirmed
dead on arrival by doctors.”
Kogi Central Leaders Condemn Rising Crime in Their
Area
Leaders of Kogi Central senatorial sone met weekend
in Abuja to express serious concern about rising crime
in their community.
The meeting, which was convened by the Kogi Central
Advancement Initiative, took place three days before
the kidnapping of an American missionary on Tuesday.
It was attended by a cross-section of critical
stakeholders of Ebira polity, traditional rulers, political
leaders, retired top military/para military personnel,
academia, captains of industry, youths and women
groups.
“We strongly condemn the random assassinations,
kidnappings and armed robberies in the area. We are
concerned that there has not been effective
intervention by the security agents, the Nigeria Police
in particular given their constitutional responsibilities”,
the meeting said in a communique signed by
Mohammed Aliyu, a retired banker, yesterday.
“We note, sadly, that no suspect has been prosecuted
by the security agents for these crimes to serve as
deterrence to others. Also, there is a clear absence of
effective leadership at the traditional, spiritual and
political levels in the state. The resultant vacuum is
today being filled by criminals who operate with
impunity”, Aliyu added.
The meeting called for the formation of community
Vigilante groups and Community Security Committee,
comprising credible retired military and paramilitary
personnel, community leaders, women and youth, in
each community.
The leaders also tasked traditional rulers to hold
regular consultations with their subjects.
The various communities are to be encouraged to be
very vigilant. In this regard, intelligence gathering
towards better law enforcement was stressed.
The imposition of curfew in volatile communities as
and when appropriate, the leaders said, should be
encouraged and supported by the local and state
governments. A permanent ban on motor-cycle riders
at night as done in many parts of Nigeria where
motorcycle riders still operate, should also be imposed
immediately.
Other resolutions include an urgent need for a high-
powered delegation to the Kogi State Government to
present the security challenges in the community; the
need for the Kogi State Government to implement, in
full, the Government White Paper on all the crises in
Kogi Central, especially the Report on the
Reconciliation Committee for Ebiraland by the Gen.
Chris Ali Panel; and the need for a meeting with the
political party leaders in the area to canvass for
peaceful elections.
The meeting called for a critical review and
modernization of the activities of traditional
institutions. Such a review will take cognisance of the
timing, location and rules governing participation in
these festivals, especially as regards masquerade
custodianship.
The leaders also want quality representation at all
levels of elective and appointive positions in the
community. The dearth of quality political leadership is
a serious concern.
They resolved to liaise with other influential individuals
of Ebira descent to get he Federal Government to
establish a Military Command in the area.
Wednesday killed her 24-year-old husband, Basiru
Tijjani after a minor dispute between the duo.
Police spokesman in Kano, ASP Musa Magaji Majia,
confirmed the tragic incident, revealing that “At about
10hrs, one Rahma Hussaini of Darmunawa quarters
stabbed her husband, one Tijjani M. Basiru on his
stomach with a knife and was rushed to Aminu Kano
Teaching Hospital.
Majia said the victim of the attack was confirmed
dead at the hospital, adding that the female suspect
had been taken into custody.
The police spokesman said the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID) team have taken over the murder
case and with the mandate to unravel the mystery
behind the dastardly act.
An eyewitness, Adamu Alhassan, said: “We heard the
marriage was a product of forced marriage.”
He narrated: “We were alarmed by a frightening
scream of a subdued man in need of rescue and we
rushed to discover that the man of the house was in
his pool of his blood.”
Adamu added: “Neighbours were mobilised and took
the groom to the hospital before he was confirmed
dead on arrival by doctors.”
Kogi Central Leaders Condemn Rising Crime in Their
Area
Leaders of Kogi Central senatorial sone met weekend
in Abuja to express serious concern about rising crime
in their community.
The meeting, which was convened by the Kogi Central
Advancement Initiative, took place three days before
the kidnapping of an American missionary on Tuesday.
It was attended by a cross-section of critical
stakeholders of Ebira polity, traditional rulers, political
leaders, retired top military/para military personnel,
academia, captains of industry, youths and women
groups.
“We strongly condemn the random assassinations,
kidnappings and armed robberies in the area. We are
concerned that there has not been effective
intervention by the security agents, the Nigeria Police
in particular given their constitutional responsibilities”,
the meeting said in a communique signed by
Mohammed Aliyu, a retired banker, yesterday.
“We note, sadly, that no suspect has been prosecuted
by the security agents for these crimes to serve as
deterrence to others. Also, there is a clear absence of
effective leadership at the traditional, spiritual and
political levels in the state. The resultant vacuum is
today being filled by criminals who operate with
impunity”, Aliyu added.
The meeting called for the formation of community
Vigilante groups and Community Security Committee,
comprising credible retired military and paramilitary
personnel, community leaders, women and youth, in
each community.
The leaders also tasked traditional rulers to hold
regular consultations with their subjects.
The various communities are to be encouraged to be
very vigilant. In this regard, intelligence gathering
towards better law enforcement was stressed.
The imposition of curfew in volatile communities as
and when appropriate, the leaders said, should be
encouraged and supported by the local and state
governments. A permanent ban on motor-cycle riders
at night as done in many parts of Nigeria where
motorcycle riders still operate, should also be imposed
immediately.
Other resolutions include an urgent need for a high-
powered delegation to the Kogi State Government to
present the security challenges in the community; the
need for the Kogi State Government to implement, in
full, the Government White Paper on all the crises in
Kogi Central, especially the Report on the
Reconciliation Committee for Ebiraland by the Gen.
Chris Ali Panel; and the need for a meeting with the
political party leaders in the area to canvass for
peaceful elections.
The meeting called for a critical review and
modernization of the activities of traditional
institutions. Such a review will take cognisance of the
timing, location and rules governing participation in
these festivals, especially as regards masquerade
custodianship.
The leaders also want quality representation at all
levels of elective and appointive positions in the
community. The dearth of quality political leadership is
a serious concern.
They resolved to liaise with other influential individuals
of Ebira descent to get he Federal Government to
establish a Military Command in the area.
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