The Bauchi State Police command has arrested one Yakubu Adamu for allegedly stabbing his sibling to death in other to inherit his motorcycle.
Yakubu,a resident of Kumbi village in Kirfi Local Government reportedly approached his younger brother, Yayaji Abubakar, with a knife, and stabbed him several times to take his Red Bajaj motorcycle.
According to a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Command, Ahmed Wakil on Friday the suspect, is now in custody and, has admitted to the crime.
“On October 13, at about 7:30 p.m., one Usman Mohammad, 38, of Gorondo Village via Alkaleri council, Bauchi State, reported a case at the Divisional Headquarters, Kirfi.
“He said on the same date, at about 3:40 p.m., one Yakubu Adamu, 25, of Kumbi village via Alkaleri council, armed with a shaped knife, attacked his younger brother, Yayaji Abubakar, 25, of the same address.
“He robbed him of his red Bajaj motorcycle with registration number; 526-OG, the value of which is yet to be ascertained.
“The suspect used a knife to stab him several times, as a result, he sustained serious injuries on his stomach and hands.
“On receipt of the report, a team of detectives swiftly swung into action and moved the victim to General Hospital Alkaleri, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor.
“Meanwhile, the perpetrator has been arrested. He is responding to police interrogations,” Wakil noted while confirming the incident.
The suspect also confessed how he conspired in the year 2020 with one Auwalu of the same address and stole a red Bajaj motorcycle.
“He sold it at N70,000, and they shared the proceeds of crime among themselves. An investigation is still ongoing, after which the suspect will be charged in court,” the police spokesperson said.
