Police Arrest Two Over Killing of Officer’s Wife in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer in the state.

The suspects were arrested following an attack on Mrs Aishatu Salisu, wife of Inspector Salisu Waziri, a member of the Safer Highway Patrol Team, at Wuro Shie Quarters in Gombe metropolis.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 4:35 a.m. on September 26, when suspected assailants armed with machetes and cutlasses allegedly stormed the residence of the police officer.

The suspects reportedly attempted to dispossess Aishatu of her mobile phone. The police said the woman raised an alarm during the attack, prompting one of the assailants to allegedly stab her with a machete before fleeing the scene.

The handset was reportedly left behind by the attackers.

Following the report, operatives of the Pantami Divisional Patrol Team mobilised to the scene and rushed the victim to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where she was certified dead.

The command subsequently commenced an investigation and intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the incident.

The police said the operation led to the arrest of two suspects identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, also known as “Full”, and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba”.

Both suspects are residents of Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe.

The command said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects confessed to involvement in the crime. A sharp knife was also reportedly recovered as an exhibit.

The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gombe.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, directed that the investigation be conducted discreetly and thoroughly to ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the nearest police formation.