The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
on Monday disclosed that the Nigerian immigration attaché, Mr. Habibu Almu, who
was murdered in Khartoum, Sudan on May 10, was killed by a Sudanese woman of
Nigerian origin.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Dr.
Tope Elias-Fatile, in a statement in Abuja, alleged that the suspect, a student
of the Sudanese-Canadian College in Khartoum, murdered Almu in his official
quarters on Thursday.
Elias-Fatile said that the
suspect has been arrested and detained by the security agency in Sudan.
“Consequently, after several arrests
and investigations by the host authorities, it was established that the
deceased was stabbed to death by one Miss Inas Khalid Maikano.
“The suspect, who is a student of
Sudanese-Canadian College in Khartoum, is a Sudanese of Nigerian origin.
“It was discovered during
investigations that the suspect had stolen some of the deceased’s personal
belongings, including cash,” he said.
According to him, the suspect
allegedly confessed committing the crime and is being held in custody.
“Our Mission in Khartoum will
continue to monitor and follow up the case to ensure that justice is done on
this matter.
“In the meantime, the process of
conveying the remains of the late Almu to Nigeria for proper burial is being
finalised,” the spokesperson said.
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Hee women nawah oo..justice must prevail
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