Jigawa Police Arrest Two After Arson and Stabbing Deaths
In Jigawa State, two separate incidents resulted in the deaths of two individuals, leading to the arrest of two suspects by the Jigawa State Police Command. The first incident occurred on September 29, 2026, when Abbas Ibrahim, 27, allegedly set fire to his brother Basiru Shuaibu's room in Nassarawa village, Gwaram LGA, after claiming to be of unsound mind.
Basiru and his wife suffered serious burns and Basiru later died from his injuries while receiving treatment. The police arrested Ibrahim in Sara town, Gwaram LGA, and he has been arraigned in court.
In another incident on October 1, 2026, Lawisi Safiyanu, 20, stabbed Muhammad Abba, 25, during a dispute over a N500 balance from a mobile handset sale in Dutse LGA. Abba succumbed to his injuries at the Rashid Shekoni Teaching Hospital.
Safiyanu was arrested, and the investigation has concluded with charges filed against him. The police assured the public of their commitment to addressing criminal activities.
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