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Teenager stabs Kano Imam to death over warning against smoking marijuana

The Nigerian Police, Kano State Command, have arrested 18-year-old Yusuf Haruna over murder of a renowned Imam, Mallam  Mohammed Shuaibu, for advising him and his gang to stop smoking marijuana mosque premises.

This is according to a statement signed by the  Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna, a copy of which  made on available on Thursday, to press in Kano

He said, “The command has also apprehended a notorious thug, Yusuf Haruna aka Lagwatsani, 18, of Dala LGA of Kano responsible for Sanithe senseless murder of renowned Imam, Mallam  Mohammed Shuaibu, 45,” 

The PPRO noted that the suspect attacked and stabbed the Imam with a sharp knife at his back while performing ablution, leading to his death because the victim warned him (Haruna) and his gang to stop smoking Indian hemp around the Mosque premises.

SP Kiyawa however disclosed that “CP Usaini Gumel, assures the public of the Command’s commitment to thorough investigations.

“The objective is not only to bring perpetrators to justice but also to deter others contemplating such criminal actions,” he added.

While he further added that the CP then  urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or through emergency contacts for prompt action.

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Kola Oyelere

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