Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Gang-Rape, Death of 27-Year-Old Woman in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested some youths in connection with the alleged sexual assault and death of a 27-year-old woman, identified as Fatima Bizo, in Yarume village, Wamakko Local Government Area of the state.
The incident has reportedly caused concern among residents, following allegations that the deceased was sexually assaulted before she died.
Sources in the community alleged that the suspects may have used a rope to restrain and strangle the woman after the reported assault. However, the circumstances surrounding her death have not been conclusively established, as investigations by the police are still ongoing.
Bizo has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Command, DSP Ahmad Rufai, said some suspects had been arrested and were being detained at the Criminal Investigation Department of the command.
According to him, the suspects are currently undergoing investigation as the police work to establish what led to the woman’s death and determine the appropriate legal action.
Rufai urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from circulating unverified claims that could interfere with the investigation.
The incident has also renewed calls for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Bizo’s death and for anyone found responsible to be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
