Police authorities in Adamawa State have arrest one Linus Dimas for allegedly stabbing to death a court clerk sent to serve him a summons.
The spokesman of the command in Adamawa State, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement, adding that officers arrested the suspect identified as Yauba Usman on Monday.
NewsBand gathered that Usman, a staff member at Nasarawo Jereng Area Court, attempted to serve Dimas the court summons.
However, Dimas rejected the summons and subsequently assaulted Usman with a knife, inflicting severe wounds on him.
Following the vicious attack, the injured court clerk was immediately rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to the injuries sustained, tragically resulting in his demise.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has directed a discreet investigation into the matter to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and ensure that justice is served.
The police command has vowed to carry out a thorough investigation to uncover the motives behind the attack and bring the perpetrator to justice, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the need for a comprehensive inquiry into the tragic incident.
