The Kano State Police Command has arrested one James Ismail for allegedly committing culpable homicide at Fas Agro Sacks Company, Sharada in Gwale Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s Commissioner, CP Hussaini Gumel, revealed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria.
The CP, who spoke on the telephone on Sunday, said the crime was committed at about 8:30am the same day.
He said the police became aware of the development following the receipt of a distress call that there was a problem at Fas Agro Sacks Company.
He explained that on receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer from Sharada led a team to the scene and discovered it was a fight between two staff of the company: Tukur Adamu, 32, and Ismail, 32.
He said during the fight, Adamu fell down and was rushed to hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
CP Gumel said: “The incident shook the company and indeed the entire residents, and our officers worked tirelessly to identify and got the assailant, James Ismail, arrested.
“As a result of the incident, thugs mobilised in large number, took advantage of the situation and started looting people’s property and attempted to set the company ablaze.
“We have so far arrested 13 thugs over the incident.
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“This arrest is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and bringing justice to those affected by such heinous acts.”
Gumel said the suspect would be thoroughly investigated and charged to court, assuring that justice would prevail.
