Lover lures and kills boyfriend in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a young man following what police described as a lure set by his girlfriend in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area.
According to the PPRO, Ahmad Rufa’i, the victim, identified as Ali Salisu of Darnawa village, was invited by his girlfriend, Rukayya Amadu, to meet her at a secluded spot in the bush at Dabagi on October 4, 2025. Unknown to him, Rukayya had conspired with another man, Hamisu Ibrahim, to rob and kill him.
When the victim arrived, Hamisu allegedly ambushed him, tied a rope around his neck, and strangled him to death before fleeing with his re Further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Lawali Abdullahi and Ibrahim Abdullahi, who are accused of receiving the stolen motorcycle and attempting to resell it in Sokoto.
All four suspects are currently in custody awaiting charge. They face counts including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery and receiving stolen property.
This case highlights the dangers of misplaced trust in personal relationships and serves as a stark reminder that isolated meetings can be laced with hidden danger. The police urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid secluded areas for privateThe Sokoto State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of a young man following what police described as a lure set by his girlfriend in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area.
According to the PPRO, Ahmad Rufa’i, the victim, identified as Ali Salisu of Darnawa village, was invited by his girlfriend, Rukayya Amadu, to meet her at a secluded spot in the bush at Dabagi on October 4, 2025. Unknown to him, Rukayya had conspired with another man, Hamisu Ibrahim, to rob and kill him.
When the victim arrived, Hamisu allegedly ambushed him, tied a rope around his neck, and strangled him to death before fleeing with his red Kasea motorcycle. Further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Lawali Abdullahi and Ibrahim Abdullahi, who are accused of receiving the stolen motorcycle and attempting to resell it in Sokoto.
All four suspects are currently in custody awaiting charge. They face counts including criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery and receiving stolen property.
This case highlights the dangers of misplaced trust in personal relationships and serves as a stark reminder that isolated meetings can be laced with hidden danger. The police urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid secluded areas for private meetings and to verify ownership of valuable items like motorcycles before purchase. meetings and to verify ownership of valuable items like motorcycles before purchase.
