Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, to death following an argument in Dutse metropolis.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Friday.
He stated the incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 5:45 pm in the Rafin Sanyi space of Dutse Local Government Area.
He stated the suspect, who works as a barber at a lodge in Rafin Sanyi, allegedly stabbed the sufferer in the neck with a knife following a disagreement.
According to him, the suspect was additionally alleged to have been inebriated on the time of the incident.
”The sufferer was instantly rushed to a hospital for medical consideration, the place he was subsequently pronounced useless by a medical physician,” he stated.
The police spokesperson defined that the incident sparked stress in the realm as some offended youths gathered on the scene and tried to vandalise the lodge.
He stated police operatives from Dutse Division rapidly intervened and introduced the state of affairs below management, stopping additional violence and destruction of property.
Adam confirmed that the suspect is presently in police custody, whereas investigations are ongoing to decide the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He added that the suspect can be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, condemned using violence in resolving disputes.
He urged residents to stay calm and law-abiding, warning towards taking the legislation into their very own palms.
The commissioner additionally suggested members of the general public to report grievances to the suitable authorities slightly than resorting to violence.
