Katsina: 20-Year-Old Arrested for Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder of Niece

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Adam Ibrahim Tama, over an alleged armed robbery and attempted culpable homicide involving his niece in Katsina.

The incident, according to police sources, occurred on June 22, 2026, at about 3:23pm.

The case was reported at the Sabon Gari Police Division by the complainant, Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Tama, who alleged that the suspect attacked her 19-year-old daughter, Fatima Nura Lawal.

Police said the suspect reportedly launched a brutal assault on the victim using knives and firewood, inflicting a deep cut on her right ear and causing multiple injuries to other parts of her body.

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He allegedly tied her with a rope, covered her mouth with a sponge in an attempt to suffocate her, and, believing she was dead, dragged and dumped her in a bathroom before fleeing.

Items allegedly stolen during the attack included an iPhone 13 Pro Max valued at ₦750,000, a Samsung A05 phone worth ₦185,000, a power bank, and ₦18,500 in cash, mostly in newly minted ₦10 and ₦20 notes.

Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said detectives were immediately deployed upon receipt of the report.

“The victim was rushed to the nearest hospital for urgent medical attention and was later discharged after treatment,” he said.

He added that operatives tracked and arrested the suspect shortly after the incident.

“During a search, the suspect was found in possession of the stolen iPhone 13 Pro Max and a school bag containing a pair of sandals and a long gown, which he confessed to purchasing with part of the proceeds of the robbery,” the police spokesman disclosed.

Also recovered from the suspect, according to the police, were two blood-stained knives and the piece of firewood allegedly used in the attack.

DSP Aliyu said the suspect voluntarily confessed to committing the crime during interrogation and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, commended the complainant for promptly reporting the incident and praised officers for their swift and professional response.

“The Command remains fiercely committed to protecting lives and property across Katsina State,” the Commissioner assured, urging members of the public to continue cooperating with the police by reporting suspicious activities promptly.

The police reiterated their resolve to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice in the state.

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