Police arrests man for slitting throat of a motorcycle rider over fare in Katsina


The Police in Kastina State has arrested a man, Ishaku Inusa, 46, for sitting on throat of a Commercial Motorcyclist [okadaman] in Knakara local government area of the state following argument on his fare.

Ishaku who is a father of two, was paraded by the comander, State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), SP Andrew Alphouse, at the comander headquarter yesterday April 20th.


Ishaku told newsmen that on the day of the incident, he had flagged down the commercial motorcyclist and asked him to take him to his destination. On getting there, he told the Okadaman that he had no money and cannot pay him.

The motorcyclist got angry and started arguing with him. In the process, Ishaku brought out a dagger and slit the throat of the Okada man. He then fled the scene with the remains of the deceased. Investigations by the police led to his arrest. Ishaku however says he regrets his action.

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