Law enforcement initiates search for suspects following fatal shooting of married pair in Kebbi

A massive manhunt has been initiated by the Nigeria Police Force to apprehend the unidentified perpetrators who brutally murdered a couple in Asarara village, situated in Kebbi State.

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Bashir Usman, the spokesperson for the command, verified the incident on Saturday, revealing that an investigation was already underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the heinous crime.

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According to Usman, the bodies of the victims have been transferred to a hospital in Birnin Kebbi, where they will undergo further examination and investigation to help uncover the identities of the assailants.

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Usman assured that security agencies are actively engaged in managing the situation, and he urged the local residents to remain calm and collaborate with the investigators to ensure a swift resolution.

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The police are actively seeking assistance from the public, with Usman appealing to individuals to provide any relevant information that could aid in tracking down the perpetrators.

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Local residents reported that the victims, identified as Muhammad Haruna and his wife Habiba Abubakar, were fatally attacked in their home at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.

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A resident, who chose to remain anonymous, described the late Muhammad Haruna as a peaceful individual who coexisted harmoniously with everyone in the community, leaving many shocked and unable to pinpoint any potential dispute that may have led to the incident.

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The tragic news drew a large number of sympathisers to the family compound as it spread rapidly throughout the village.

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Muhammad Haruna and Habiba Abubakar are survived by six children, comprising four boys and two girls.