The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended three suspects linked to the gruesome beheading of Bilkisu Idi at the Happy Day Hotel in Yola North Local Government Area.
The incident had sent shockwaves across the state capital, prompting swift police action.
The suspects identified as Offa Jacob and Yifarta Caleb, both receptionists at the hotel, and Habibu Isah, a security guard, were taken into custody following the shocking discovery of the crime on January 18, 2024.
This tragic event had captured public attention, leading to a determined response from law enforcement.
The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed the gravity of the situation and emphasized the commitment of the Adamawa Police Command to conduct a thorough investigation.
Assuring the public of justice, CP Babatola vowed to prosecute the perpetrator and any accomplices involved.
In the aftermath of this distressing incident, the Commissioner urged hotel owners to play an active role by promptly reporting individuals with suspicious behavior.
Acts of violence will not be tolerated, CP Babatola asserted, as the Adamawa State Police Command collaborates with other security agencies to diligently pursue justice within the boundaries of the law.
The Commissioner called for calm in the community, assuring citizens that all efforts are being made to ensure their safety.
The unfolding tragedy revealed that the suspect had initially checked into the hotel with the victim, leaving temporarily.
Shockingly, upon entering the suspect’s room, hotel staff discovered the lifeless body of the young lady, tragically beheaded.
