Katsina State is in an uproar after police arrested 35-year-old Sahabi Rabi’u, the alleged mastermind behind the chilling murder of a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari LGA. This high-profile case has gripped the state, triggering fear and outrage as the gruesome details continue to emerge.

According to an official statement from the police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, authorities swooped in on Rabi’u after what they describe as an “intensive investigation.” The suspect has reportedly confessed, shocking officers with his account of how he and a still-missing accomplice lured the innocent mother and child to the village outskirts before carrying out the double killing. In a bid to cover up their crime, the pair allegedly torched the bodies and dumped the remains in a nearby well.

Police sources say the motive centers around a so-called “paternity dispute” that spiraled out of control. Instead of resolving the issue civilly, Rabi’u and his partner in crime,who remains on the loose,allegedly plotted to eliminate both mother and child in cold blood. The police are now under immense pressure to track down the fugitive and deliver justice.

The manhunt for the second suspect is intensifying, with police urging the public to come forward with any leads. Officials have made loud promises that all tips will be kept confidential, but so far, the community remains on edge and skeptical about the pace of progress.

Katsina’s Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, wasted no time labeling the crime as “barbaric and inhumane.” He’s vowing that no stone will be left unturned, and has issued the usual assurances that the command is “committed to justice.” But many residents are asking: will that be enough?

DSP Sadiq has reiterated the department’s call for help, stressing that the public’s role is “crucial” in solving the case. Yet, frustration simmers, with community figures and activists demanding more than just words,they want swift arrests and real consequences for the perpetrators.

Katsina is reeling from this horrific crime, with widespread calls for tougher security and more decisive police action. The case has become a flashpoint for debates about law enforcement effectiveness and community safety. The police promise the investigation is ongoing, but as the days pass and the second suspect remains free, questions are growing louder.