Police In Adamawa Arrest Man Who Killed Court Clerk Sent To Summon Him
Adamawa State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a man identified as Linus Dimas, for allegedly killing a court clerk sent to summon him.
A statement, signed by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Suleiman Nguroje, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, said that its operatives arrested the suspect on Monday, December 18, when he allegedly killed the clerk who went to serve him with the court summons.
According to the statement, Linus Dimas, 43, is a resident of Kugama Wuro Jibir, Mayo Belwa Local Government Area.
The statement read: “The suspect, on December 18, 2023, rejected court summons served on him by Yauba Usman, a staff of Nasarawo Jereng Area Court and stabbed him severally with a knife, thereby inflicting deep cuts on him.”
The police added that the court clerk was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“The Commissioner of Police directs that the case be discreetly investigated,” the statement added.
