Police arrest tea vendor for killing 20-year-old man in Jigawa

A tea vendor identified as Abdulrashidu Ya’u in Jigawa State has allegedly killed a 20-year-old man named Hassan Garba, over accusations of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol.

The suspect, who resides in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town in Dutse Local Government Area is said to have committed the crime on August 19, 2024, at around 5:00 am.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the Jigawa State Command,  DSP Lawan Adam, confirmed the crime in a statement on Tuesday.

He said upon receiving the report, a standby patrol team promptly rushed to the scene, apprehended the suspect and conveyed the victim to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital for immediate medical attention.

Unfortunately, he noted that on arrival, “The medical doctor on duty certified the 20-year-man dead. His remains were examined, photographed and later released to his relatives for burial according to Islamic rite.”

The suspect admitted during interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Dutse that the deceased had upset him by stealing his goods to the point where he had informed his parents about it, but nothing had been done.

“Upon apprehending the deceased at this point, he made the decision to tie him with a rope and began striking him with a whip in secret”, the PPRO further revealed.