Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of 26 individuals for various offences, including Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe, in connection with the incident that killed a National Youth Service Corps member in the state.
Safwan Adamu Fade, a corps member, is reported to have been beaten to death by hoodlums in a horrifying event that occurred in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victim, serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin, was reportedly attacked and beaten to death by a group of hoodlums who stormed a local stadium within the locality.
Adesina said the suspects were arrested after a thorough investigation and promised to do everything to bring the perpetrators to justice.
He said, “On 23/01/25, at about 07:00 am, we received a report from one Umbule Boreng Reuben of Pankshin LGA, who reported that on 22/01/25 at about 06:00 pm, one Safwan Adamu Fade, an NYSC corps member serving at the FCE Pankshin, was reportedly beaten and severely injured by unknown hoodlums at the Pankshin Township Stadium.
“Upon receipt of the report, I immediately directed the DPO of Pankshin Division to lead a team of policemen to the scene where the victim was quickly rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
“The victim was treated and declared stable by the medical doctor on duty. The victim was later transferred to the Jos University Teaching Hospital as a result of some complications. The victim eventually died in the process.
“In our investigation, two suspects, one Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe, both male, have been identified and arrested in connection with the case. Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects and charge them to court.”
The CP thanked the law-abiding citizens of the state for their cooperation in making the fight against crime and criminality easy for law enforcement agents.
