Man arrested after paternity dispute leads to deaths in Katsina
A tragic incident occurred in Sheme village, Katsina State, where a man was arrested for allegedly killing a woman and her 10-month-old child. According to police, the dispute was rooted in questions over the child's paternity. The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and implicated an accomplice who is currently on the run. Authorities are urging the public to provide any information that could help in the ongoing investigation.
What happened
- Shabi Rabi’u, aged 35, was arrested by the Katsina State Police for allegedly murdering a woman and her baby over a paternity dispute.
- The crime took place in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government Area, and was reported on June 5, 2025.
- Police say the victims were lured to a bush, killed, and their bodies were burnt and disposed of in a well.
- The main suspect confessed and revealed he acted with a friend, who is still at large.
- The Katsina State Police Command has condemned the act and assured the public that justice will be pursued.
