Nine-Year-Old Boy Causes Fatal Fire in Yobe State
On August 21, 2026, a nine-year-old boy allegedly set his family house ablaze in Rugan Badali Fulani Settlement, Karasuwa Local Government Area, Yobe State, leading to the deaths of his two stepmothers and two sisters who were trapped inside. The Yobe State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Ali, reported that the Karasuwa Divisional Headquarters received a distress call regarding the fire.
Following this, CP Unman Jibrin directed the Violent Crime Response Unit to investigate the incident. The investigation revealed that the boy admitted to starting the fire in retaliation for being beaten by his father for stealing a chicken.
The police confirmed that the investigation is nearing completion, and the child will be presented to the appropriate authorities for legal proceedings in accordance with laws governing children in conflict with the law. The police also emphasized the importance of child welfare and urged the public to report any threats to children's wellbeing.
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