THE NATION
Borno state police command has confirmed the gruesome killing of 21-year-old Fatima Alhaji Bukar.
Confirming the incident, the state police public relations, ASP Sani Muhammed, revealed that their forces are currently engaged in a relentless pursuit of the individuals responsible, whose identities remain shrouded in darkness.
He said: “We have swiftly mobilized our resources to untangle the web of circumstances surrounding this tragic loss. However, we have yet to make any breakthroughs in terms of apprehending the culprits. Rest assured, our resolve remains unyielding.”
When asked about the safety of the area where this grim incident occurred, the PPRO clarified: “To the best of our knowledge, this area has not been a hotbed of criminal activity. This unfortunate occurrence seems to be an isolated incident. We are steadfast in our commitment to the victim’s family and the community at large. We are determined to identify and bring to justice those responsible for this heinous crime.”
It was gathered that the distressing incident occurred when Fatima Alhaji Bukar, daughter of Bukar Abacha, a member of the Borno State House of Assembly representing Ngala, was found lifeless at her residence in Gidan Dembe, Maiduguri, on October 17, 2023.