Suspects captured in viral video of the killing and subsequent setting on fire of Deborah Samuel, now said to be at large have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police Force.
The Police Command in Sokoto in a statement through its Public relations officer, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, on Tuesday, also sought information from members of the public which could help in arresting the suspects.
He further explained that those arrested at the scene of the incident while dispersing the mob had been charged to court and the court remanded them in prison.
“The Sokoto State Command under the able leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Kamaldeen Okunlola, has declared the suspects spotted on the viral video wanted.
“The Command is using these medium to reiterate its commitment towards apprehending the suspects. The command has already deployed all its intelligence and on the lookout for the suspects .
“Members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the police and report any mere identification to the command or any security outfit in their domain.”
“The command can be reached through its emergency number 07068848035,” he added.
