Kebbi Police Arrest Nigerian Suspect Wanted in Niger Republic for Partner's Death

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian man who was declared wanted in Niger Republic over the killing of his business partner. The suspect, Masudu Saidu, was traced and taken into custody in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area. SP Bashir Usman, spokesperson for the command, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, September 25, 2026. Usman said Saidu allegedly stabbed his 38-year-old business partner, Masudu M. Sani, to death with a knife in Niger Republic and then fled to the Gulma area of Kebbi to seek cover. The victim was an indigene of Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State. Both the suspect and the deceased are Nigerians. The PPRO said reliable intelligence and continuous cooperation with international security agencies made the arrest possible. He added that police launched a manhunt after authorities in Niger Republic declared the suspect wanted, which led to his arrest in Kebbi State. Usman said the suspect is being investigated at the SCID. He added that the state command was working with the Interpol section under the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Abuja. According to him, any decision on prosecuting the suspect can only be made by the Interpol section at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, because its duties mostly involve matters involving borders and multiple countries.