LookIn Niger State, two suspects are being sought by police for the purported murder of police constable Nasiru Yusuf.
In connection with the purported murder, they were detained in Minima village in the state’s Lavun Local Government Area.
In Minna, the state capital, on Sunday, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the state police public relations officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the murder occurred when attackers attacked two police officers who were on patrol nearby.
Abiodun said, “There was a complaint of assault and affray in the area and two policemen were detailed to the scene at Minima village for an enquiry and possible arrest.
“In the process, the two policemen were attacked by villagers, who inflicted injuries on them.
“They were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, for treatment and one of them, PC Nasiru Yusuf, was later confirmed dead in the hospital while the other is still receiving treatment.
“Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the unfortunate incident and they are undergoing interrogation, as the incident is under investigation.”
Abiodun added that the duo would be dragged to court upon completion of the investigation.
