- Ismail, 32, was said to have killed his co-worker, Tukur Adamu, 32, during a brawl between the them
One James Ismail has been accused of culpable homicide after allegedly killing a colleague at Fas Agro Sacks Company, Sharada, in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano state.
Ismail, 32, was said to have killed his co-worker, Tukur Adamu, 32, during a brawl between the them.
The suspect has since been arrested by the police in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP, Mr Hussaini Gumel, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
According to Gumel, the crime was committed at a factory in Sharada, adding that the incident plunged the company and the residents of the area into a state of despair.
He said that at about 8:30 am, a distress call was received that there was a problem at Fas Agro Sacks Company.
He explained that on receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer from Sharada led a team to the scene and discovered it was a fighting between two staff of the company – Adamu and Ismail.
He said during the fight, Tukur Adamu fell down and was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
“The incident shook the company and indeed the entire residents, and our officers worked tirelessly to identify and got the assailant, James Ismail arrested.
“As a result of the incident, thugs mobilized in large number, took advantage of the situation and started looting people’s property and attempted to set the company ablaze.
“We have so far arrested 13 thugs during the incident.
“This arrest is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and bringing justice to those affected by such heinous acts,” the CP said.
He said that the suspect would be thoroughly investigated and charged to court, assuring that justice would prevail