Police arrest two over killing of officer’s wife in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer at Wuro Shie Quarters, Gombe.

The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, alias “Full”, and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba”, were arrested on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following the incident.

The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 4:35 am on September 26, when unidentified persons armed with machetes and cutlasses stormed the residence of Inspector Salisu Waziri, who is attached to the Safer Highway Patrol.

The assailants reportedly attempted to rob Waziri’s wife, Mrs Aishatu Salisu, of her mobile phone.

The police said the victim raised the alarm during the attack, prompting one of the assailants to stab her with a machete before fleeing the scene and leaving the handset behind.

The statement read, “Upon receipt of the report, the Pantami Divisional Patrol Team immediately mobilised to the scene and rushed the victim to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where she was unfortunately certified dead.”

Following the incident, the command said it commenced an investigation and intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible.

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The police said the two suspects, both residents of Wuro Shie Quarters, were subsequently arrested in connection with the case.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime. One sharp knife was also recovered as an exhibit,” the statement added.

The case, according to the command, is being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gombe.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, directed a discreet and thorough investigation to ensure that all persons found culpable were brought to justice.

The command assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the nearest police formation.

“Further developments will be communicated accordingly,” the statement added.