Yobe Boy Sets Home on Fire, Killing Family Members

In Rugan Badal, a hamlet in Karasuwa Local Government Area, Yobe State, a minor allegedly set his family home ablaze, leading to the deaths of his two stepmothers and two younger brothers. The incident occurred as an act of revenge against his father, Abubakar Idi, who had punished him for stealing a fowl.

The young suspect confessed to purchasing matches for ₦50 and igniting the fire while his family was asleep. He later raised an alarm to attract neighbors' attention but did not confess to his involvement until three days later, after prayer.

The Yobe State Police Command, represented by Public Relations Officer ASP Yusuf Adamu-Ali, paraded the suspect alongside his father, emphasizing the need for legal accountability despite the boy's young age. The tragic event has shocked the local community, prompting discussions on domestic discipline, child psychology, and the availability of dangerous materials to minors.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.