Commissioner of Police in Gombe state Oqua Etim has imposed a curfew after an Islamic cleric Ibrahim Albani was killed by suspected armed robbers at his residence in Gobona, Tabra quarters.

According to the spokesperson of the Police in Gombe, Mahid Abubakar, said the Commissioner imposed the curfew which will run from 12 midnight to 6:00 am.

Commenting on the killing of the cleric Abubakar said the robbers invaded the residence at about 3:00 am on Wednesday.

He said the cleric was killed during an attempt to reveal the identity of one of the robbers who stabbed him with knives and a machete.

“Yes, there was an incident of his murder but it was not bandits, it was a robbery attempt where four of them invaded his residence, covering their faces with masks.

“In the process, they requested money and he refused to give them.

“He told them he doesn’t have and made an attempt to uncover one of their masks to reveal the face of one of the robbers and in the process, the robbers used their knives and machetes on him which led to his death.”

The Police spokesperson advised residents to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies and avoid unnecessary movements within the stipulated hours except those on essential services.

He stated that the Police command will work in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure strict compliance with this directive.
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