A Police inspector in Kaduna has been arrested for making an attempt to kill his colleague at Kafanchan in the Jemaa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

Kaduna state Police Command spokesman, DSP Muhammed Jalige, in a statement disclosed that the victim was rescued by two other police officers whose attention were drawn by his cries.

According to Jalige, the said incident occurred on June 16, 2023 at the Police Mobile Force Base of Squadron 62 Kafanchan.

“Inspector Moses Paul attempted to kill his duty partner, one Inspector Simnawa Paul, using a rope to strangle his neck,” Jalige said.

Jalige disclosed that preliminary inquiries revealed that the primary motive was an attempt to cart away Inspector Simnawa Paul’s rifle.

The police spokesman stated further that the remote cause of action would be ascertained at the end of full scale investigation.

According to him, if found culpable, Moses Paul will be subjected to disciplinary and legal proceedings.
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