Three arrested over killing in Kaduna communities

<p>Dauda said that the investigation was ongoing, and once completed, the suspects would be charged to court.</p>, <p>Samuel Aruwan, the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, in a statement on Monday, explained that the incident forced the state government to impose a 24-hour curfew on the area to forestall escalation of violence to other parts of the state.</p>, <p>The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai commended security agencies’ prompt action in preventing the violence from escalating beyond the area.</p>, <p>Vandi was arraigned on January 16 on a one-count charge of murder after shooting the 41-year old pregnant property lawyer in the chest.</p>, <p>The state closed its case on February 15 after calling 11 witnesses comprising eight police officers, including Vandi’s colleagues, two eyewitnesses and a pathologist.</p>, <p>The Kaduna State Government on Monday, said three suspects have been arrested following the violence that resulted in the killing of two persons in Nassarawa and Trikania communities.</p>, <p>The case will resume on May 16, 2023 for the defendant to open his defence.</p>, <p>“The issue now is whether a prima facie case has been made by the prosecution and not whether it has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt,’’ the judge ruled.</p>, <p>He said that the government had banned social activities, including Kidan Bishi, Kidan Gala (drama house) as well as hunting expeditions to ensure sanity in the area.</p>, <p>Governor Nasir El-Rufai promised prompt action of the military and the police in preventing the violence from escalating beyond the area.</p>, <p>The statement further directed security agencies to arrest anyone suspected to be peddling hard drugs.</p>, <p>Security operatives have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of two people in Sabon Garin Nasarawa, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.</p>, <p>Vandi’s lawyer, Gbenro Gbadamosi said the evidence of the prosecution witnesses were inconsistent and did not link his client