70-Year-Old Man Remanded for Allegedly Stabbing Police Prosecutor to Death
Sabo Mohammed, 70, has been charged with murdering police prosecutor Inspector Nasir Musa. The attack, stemming from personal suspicion, resulted in Musa’s death after medical intervention failed. The court adjourned the case for legal advice and remanded Mohammed to custody.
A 70-year-old man, Sabo Mohammed, has been remanded in Minna Correctional Center after a magistrate court in Niger State charged him with stabbing Inspector Nasir Musa, a police prosecutor, to death. The incident occurred on September 3, when Mohammed allegedly attacked Musa with a knife over suspicions of his involvement with Mohammed’s junior wife. Following the attack, Musa was rushed to the Federal Medical Center in Bida, where he succumbed to his injuries.
This act violates Section 221 of the Penal Code Law, which prescribes the death penalty for such offenses. Inspector Ogiri Emmanuel, the police prosecutor, informed the court that the case details would be forwarded to the State Director of Public Prosecution for expert legal advice. During the initial case mention, Mohammed pleaded guilty and expressed remorse for his actions.
Presiding Magistrate Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Imam highlighted the serious nature of the crime and stated that her court lacks jurisdiction to try culpable homicide cases. She indicated that they would await guidance from the Ministry of Justice before proceeding further. The case has been adjourned to the fifteenth of next month for further discussion and the suspect remains in custody.
In summary, Sabo Mohammed has been charged and remanded for the stabbing death of police prosecutor Inspector Nasir Musa, driven by personal grievances. The court acknowledged the severity of the case, indicating it requires specialized legal oversight, with magistrate Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Imam set to revisit the matter next month.
Original Source: tribuneonlineng.com
