The suspect identified as Yusuf Sarkin Gida was arrested by officers of the Katsina state police for theft.

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Confirming the arrest, the state commissioner of police, Usman Abdullahi, revealed that his men had received a formal complaint which eventually led to the arrest.

“We are investigating, actually it will surprise you to know that the man has been serving the family for over 40 years,” he said.

The suspect is currently in police custody as further investigations are carried out.