Police arrest suspect over killing of couple in Kebbi

Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Mohammed, for allegedly killing a couple in Asarara Village, Jega Local Government Area of the state.

The development comes after the police launched a manhunt for those responsible for the killing of Muhammed Haruna and his wife, Habiba Muhammed.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday, saying the couple were attacked while asleep in their home in the early hours of May 9, 2026.

According to him, the suspect allegedly attacked the victims with a cutlass at about 5:15 a.m., leaving them with fatal injuries.

“The couple was attacked with a cutlass while asleep at about 0515 hours on 9th May 2026 in Asarara Village, Kimba District, Jega Local Government Area. Both died from their injuries,” he said.

Usman added that investigators recovered evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

“Substantial and implicating evidence has been recovered linking the suspect to the crime. The suspect had reportedly intimidated the couple with a cutlass on several prior occasions,” he added.

He said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.

Police arrest suspect over killing of couple in Kebbi