Isa Muhammad Wabi, a former chairman of Jama’are Local Government Area in Bauchi State, has died following a brutal attack allegedly carried out by individuals known to his son.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident occurred early Friday at Wabi’s residence in the Fadaman Mada area, behind Government Girls’ Secondary School, Bauchi.
Responding to a distress call from a nearby resident, police officers arrived to find Wabi critically wounded, with multiple stab injuries to his neck.
He was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the attack was allegedly carried out by two individuals identified as Ahmad Abdulkadir (alias Abba) and Faruk Malami (alias Ajebo), both acquaintances of Wabi’s 24-year-old son, Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed,” the police said in a statement.
“The suspects reportedly broke into the victim’s home around 3 am and conspired to assault him,” the statement added.
In an unexpected development, one of the suspects, Malami (Ajebo), was found unconscious at the crime scene, allegedly following a retaliatory response during the attack. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.
The police have since taken Abdulgafar Isa Mohammed into custody for questioning. Authorities say he has been cooperative and is offering useful information relevant to the investigation.
“The command is conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances of this unfortunate incident and ensure that all responsible parties are brought to justice,” the police said.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has visited the deceased’s family to offer condolences and assure them of justice.
