Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State.
The suspects were apprehended on Monday in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the death of the officer, identified as SC Bashir Adamu Jibril.
Reports indicate that the officer was attacked near Shuwarin Market while performing his official duties.
He had reportedly arrested a suspect when several accomplices allegedly confronted him, attacking him with sticks and other weapons and inflicting fatal injuries.
Security operatives later tracked down and arrested three individuals believed to be linked to the assault. The suspects are currently in custody and assisting with the investigation.
The NSCDC condemned the incident, describing the killing as an attack on a law enforcement officer carrying out his duties.
The agency also assured that those responsible would be brought to justice.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.