GULMA FARMERS-HERDERS CLASH: FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED, TO BE ARRAIGNED AS POLICE SUSTAIN MANHUNT FOR OTHERS
Further to the violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area, the Kebbi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that four (4) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, which resulted in the death of eight (8) persons.
The suspects, Adamu Madugu (male, Gulma), Musa Makera (male, Sauwa), Saidu Adamu (male, Sauwa), and Shafi'u Hamza (male, Gulma), are scheduled to be arraigned before a competent court on charges of Criminal Conspiracy, Unlawful Assembly, and Culpable Homicide. The Command has intensified efforts to identify, arrest, and bring to justice all other persons linked to the incident who are currently at large.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, assures the families of the victims and the general public that the Command will pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that all persons found culpable face the full weight of the law.
He further urges residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and desist from taking the law into their own hands.
The Command remains committed to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring justice for all affected persons.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues