Police Nab Killer of Gwarinpa Pharmacist
Sequel to the on-going investigation into the gruesome murder of
late Sunday Chukwujekwu Ike ‘m’, the proprietor of Suncel Pharmacy
Gwarinpa and Publicity Secretary of the Association of Community
Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), the FCT Police Command has arrested
one Tukur Awwal ‘m’ 31 years old, the principal suspect who killed
the deceased at his shop on 19th June, 2020.
2. The principal suspect, who gave details of how he shot the
deceased during the robbery operation, was arrested by operatives
of the Command Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) at his hideout in
Suleja Niger State on Friday 7th August, 2020. He has also
confessed to his involvement in some armed robbery operations
around Gwarinpa and Gudu axis.
3. One locally made pistol, suspected to have been used to
commit the crime, and one live ammunition were recovered from him
as exhibits. Other exhibits earlier recovered from his gang members
that were arrested on 12th July, 2020 is one Huawei phone and one
Sky blue Toyota Camry car.
4. In views of this arrest, the Command wishes to inform the
public that the criminal syndicate behind the unfortunate incident
has been busted and its four members arrested. The suspects
arrested are: Tukur Awwal 31 years old, Danbala Buba 42 years old,
Isah Rilwanu 24 years old and Abdulhamid Nasir 35 years old,
all-male.
5. While commending FCT residents for their continuous support
and collaboration, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma
reiterates the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and
property in the Federal Capital Territory.
6. The suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion
of the investigation.
DSP Anjuguri Manzah
Police Public Relations Officer
FCT Police Command
Abuja