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 mentioned the incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 5:45 pm in the Rafin Sanyi space of Dutse Local Government Area.
He mentioned 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 lifeless by a medical physician,” he mentioned.
The police spokesperson defined that the incident sparked pressure in the realm as some offended youths gathered on the scene and tried to vandalise the lodge.
He mentioned police operatives from Dutse Division shortly intervened and introduced the state of affairs below management, stopping additional violence and destruction of property.
Adam confirmed that the suspect is at the moment in police custody, whereas investigations are ongoing to decide the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He added that the suspect could be charged to courtroom upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, condemned the usage of violence in resolving disputes.
He urged residents to stay calm and law-abiding, warning in opposition to taking the legislation into their very own fingers.
The commissioner additionally suggested members of the general public to report grievances to the suitable authorities reasonably than resorting to violence.
