70-Year-Old Remanded for Allegedly Stabbing Police Prosecutor to Death

Sabo Mohammed, a 70-year-old from Niger State, has been remanded for allegedly stabbing police prosecutor Inspector Nasir Musa to death. The attack, prompted by suspicions of an inappropriate relationship, led to the inspector’s death in a medical facility. The court will seek legal advice on the case, which is subject to serious penal consequences.

A magistrate court in Minna, Niger State, has remanded Sabo Mohammed, a 70-year-old resident of Manigi village, due to allegations of stabbing Inspector Nasir Musa, a police prosecutor, to death. The court’s decision follows an incident on the 3rd of the previous month, wherein the accused allegedly attacked the inspector with a knife, suspecting him of having an inappropriate relationship with his junior wife.

After the attack, the police rushed Inspector Musa to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Bida, where he succumbed to his injuries. This act constitutes a violation of Section 221 of the Penal Code Law, which mandates the death penalty for such offenses.

During court proceedings, Police prosecutor Inspector Ogiri Emmanuel reported that the case details would be forwarded to the State Director of Public Prosecution for legal guidance. The suspect admitted guilt and expressed remorse upon the reading of the police report during the initial court session.

Presiding Magistrate Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Imam, after considering the serious nature of the offense, condemned the actions of the accused. She noted that the court does not have jurisdiction over culpable homicide cases and therefore will await legal advice from the Ministry of Justice. The judge adjourned the case to the fifteenth of next month for further mention and remanded the suspect accordingly.

In conclusion, Sabo Mohammed faces serious allegations following the fatal stabbing of police prosecutor Inspector Nasir Musa. The court has remanded him while awaiting further legal advice, emphasizing the severe implications of his actions under the law. Given the gravity of the offense, the case raises significant judicial considerations for the region.

Original Source: tribuneonlineng.com