Police arrest man for attempted murder, robbery in Kebbi

Kebbi state Police command has arrested one Bello Abubakar, aged 45, of Ganwo village, Yauri LGA, in connection with attempted culpable homicide and robbery.

The arrest was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations officer, SP Bashir Usman, in Birnin Kebbi, Tuesday.

The statement said  the incident occurred on 23rd August, 2026, at about 4pm when his victim, Bello Umar, aged 22, a commercial motorcyclist of Wasagu village, Danko/Wasagu LGA, was found with a serious head injury at Tungar Dariya bush, near Makera village, Shanga LGA.

“The victim was evacuated to Koko General Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect chartered the motorcyclist from Koko town to Tungar Dariya bush, where he attacked him with a hoe, covered his body with leaves believing he was dead, and made away with the motorcycle to Yauri town.

“Through diligent investigation, the stolen motorcycle was traced and recovered, leading to the arrest of the suspect.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and prosecution,” he said.