By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of grief and outrage across Adamawa State, two individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a police officer, Ibrahim Maizabuwa. The suspects, identified as Ezekiel Kefas, 67, and Stephen Zabadi, 44, both hailing from Wamsa Suwa Ward in the Lamurde Local Government Area, were apprehended on November 19, 2024, according to the Adamawa State Police Command.
Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrests, revealing that the investigation was launched following a report made by the late officer’s son, Danlami Ibrahim Maizabuwa. The young man alerted the police after discovering that his father had been violently killed and buried in the community, raising concerns over the circumstances surrounding his death.
Investigations revealed that the officer was killed and buried in the community after visiting his friend, Ezekiel Kefas.
The officer was killed by a group of thugs after he allegedly destroyed property and assaulted people in his (Kefas’) house.
During interrogation, Kefas reportedly claimed that the officer was killed by a group of thugs after he allegedly destroyed property and assaulted people in his (Kefas’) house.
“My friend came and started destroying property including a pot of soup and water in my house and assaulting people as a result of which women and children raised alarm which attracted thugs who beat him up to death.
Those who killed him include Yakubu, Suleiman and Kilyobas
“Those who killed him include Yakubu, Suleiman and Kilyobas. They beat him up with sticks to death. Yesterday, we went to the houses of those who killed, but we didn’t meet anyone of them,” Ezekiel was quoted as saying.
The Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident and prosecution of the suspects.
