The Kano state Governor, Umar Ganduje, has condemned the killing of 74 year Bridget Patience Agbahime and also announced the arrest of a prime suspect in the gruesome murder, Alhaji Dauda.

In a series of tweets from the his twitter handle, the Governor said he had met with the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime, as well as the state Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some Igbo leaders in the state.

Press release: @GovUmarGanduje and Stakeholders condemn killing of market woman in Kano.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

She was killed at Kofar Wambai market in Kano city by mob action.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Rising from a meeting chaired by @GovUmarGanduje with the state Chairman of CAN, husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime,

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Islamic scholars and security agencies in attendance.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

In a 6 points resolution read by @GovUmarGanduje after the meeting, stakeholders condoled the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Stressing that “the killing of his 74 year old wife is illegal, unjustifiable and she is without fault”.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

According to @GovUmarGanduje, the meeting appreciated the role played by security agencies on the matter,

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Especially those who worked assidously to douse the tension and especially, the arrest of a prime suspect, one Alhaji Dauda.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

And all Islamic & Christian leaders should engage in public enlightement of their followers to avoid the recurrence of such senselessness

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

In his remarks, the state CAN Chairman, Rev. Ransom Bello said his associaton is fully satisfied with the resolutions

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Adding that “there is nothing better any person would expect more than what you (@GovUmarGanduje) have done tonight”.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

While urging people of the state to remain calm, the CAN Chairman maintained that with the efforts being made by the state government,

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

peace has returned to the state & that the stakeholders meeting is the beginning of the end of committing such dastardly acts.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

In his contribution, the Eze Ndgibo Kano, Chief Boniface Ibekwe called on all civil societies & community leaders to put hands together

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

to ensure lasting peace, urging other governors in Nigeria to emulate @GovUmarGanduje‘s initiatives in ensuring peaceful co-existence.

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

Signed: Salihu Tanko Yakasai (@dawisu)
Director – General, Media and Communications to @GovUmarGanduje
3/6/2016

— Dr. Ganduje OFR. (@GovUmarGanduje) June 4, 2016

UPDATE

The Kano state commissioner of police, Maigari Dikko, has announced the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Bridget, even as it promised to further investigate and arrest others involved.

The Commissioner, however, disclosed that Bridget wasn’t beheaded, as earlier reported, but was instead beaten to death by an angry mob for allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed.

Husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime, also confirmed that his wife wasn’t beheaded, saying that Bridget had a misunderstanding with business neighbours over a space.

He and his wife hid in the house of one Alhaji but the angry mob had forced themselves in, overpowered the few police officers around and killed his wife.