The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a man, Idrisu Musa, for allegedly murdering his elder brother, Muhammed Haruna, and the victim’s wife, Habiba Muhammed, in a shocking late-night attack in Jega Local Government Area of the state.
The tragic incident occurred in Asarara Village, Kimba District, where the couple was reportedly attacked with a cutlass while asleep in their home.
The victims were said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack and later died, throwing the quiet community into grief and confusion.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
According to the statement, investigators recovered substantial evidence allegedly linking the suspect to the gruesome killings.
The command further revealed that the suspect had reportedly threatened and intimidated the deceased couple with a cutlass on several occasions before the incident.
Police authorities said preliminary findings suggest that the attack may have been premeditated, prompting intensified investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killings.
Residents and family members described the late Muhammed Haruna as a peaceful and humble man who was not known for quarrels or conflicts within the community.
Local sources said the incident sent shockwaves across Asarara Village, as neighbours and sympathizers trooped to the family residence after news of the killings spread.
The atmosphere in the community was reportedly filled with grief as residents struggled to come to terms with the brutal deaths.
Community members described the incident as one of the most disturbing family-related tragedies witnessed in the area in recent years.
The slain couple reportedly left behind six children — four boys and two girls — who are now orphaned following the tragic incident.
The development has sparked emotional reactions among residents, with many calling for justice and support for the children affected by the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Umar Hadejia, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation.
The police commissioner assured residents that the command would pursue justice diligently and ensure that anyone connected to the crime is prosecuted according to the law.
Security analysts say the incident highlights the growing concern over violent domestic and family-related disputes, which have increasingly become a source of tragedy in several communities.
As investigations continue, residents of Asarara Village remain in mourning, with many describing the killings as heartbreaking and deeply unsettling for the entire community.
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