THE Kano State Police Command has arrested a man, Philibus Ibrahim, for allegedly strangling his 22-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Theresa Yakubu, to death.

Commissioner of Police in Kano State Mamman Dauda confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, April 4.

Dauda said the police received information on April 2 about a lady seen lying on the roadside unconscious.

”We received information from a good samaritan that a lady was seen lying on the roadside, unconscious on Kano-Jos Road in Anadaria village.

”On receiving the information, a team of policemen was rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to Tiga General Hospital where she was confirmed dead by a doctor.

”In the course of the investigation, the principal suspect was arrested and confessed to committing the offense by using the victim’s veil to strangulate her,” he said.

Dauda said the suspects are to be charged to court once investigation is concluded.

Ibrahim was arrested in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of the state alongside his accomplice Gabriel Bila. The suspects are both of Unguwar Korau, Tudun Wada LGA.