Katsina State Police Commissioner Sanusi Buba says he has been arrested for the murder of State Science, Technology and Innovation Commissioner Rabe Nasir.
Nasir was killed on Thursday after the Asr prayer at his residence at Fatima Shema Housing Estate, Katsina.
Late Arab Nasir
Premium Times reported the murder.
Speaking to reporters at the crime scene, Buba said police have started investigating the case.
“As you can see, we have successfully evacuated the body to the hospital and the investigation has started. An arrest has also been made. A suspect has been arrested and since then the investigation has started, ”said the police chief.
The body has been taken to the Federal Medical Center, Katsina.