FCT Police command has given an
update on the investigation of alleged murder of Bilyaminu Bello Haliru.
DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Police
Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Wednesday said the Command has
secured a remand order for two weeks from the FCT High Court in respect of the
suspect and wife, Maryam Sanda.
He, however, explained that
because the suspect has a six months old baby, she would not be put in prison
custody with the child.
The spokesman said the case has
been assigned to FCT High Court No. 32 Jabi FCT Abuja for trial by the Chief
Judge of FCT and that charges have been filed.
Maryam Sanda has been charged
with the offence of Culpable Homicide punishable under section 221 of the Penal
Code.
”It should also be noted that
this present charge is as a result of preliminary findings. At the end of
investigation, additional findings will determine whether the current charge
will be amended or whether other persons will be charged along with the
suspect”, the statement continued.
”To assist the police with its
ongoing investigation, some persons have been invited for questioning on the
matter. Investigation on the case is still on-going and the public will kept
abreast of any further development.
”Sequel to the aforementioned
facts on the current status of the case, the Command wishes to assure members
of the public that investigation will be carried out professionally.
“The media are also advised to
always verify information at their disposal before going to press.”
Recall that the incident occurred
on 19th November, 2017 at about 0350hrs in the couple’s residence no. 4 Pakali
close, Wuse 2.
The deceased was son of a former
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chairman, Haliru Bello.
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