Jigawa: Tea vendor kills man over missing indomie, bread
Abdulrashidu Ya’u, a 40-year-old tea vendor from Sararai village in Jigawar Tsada town, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has beaten 20-year-old Hassan Garba to death.
According to reports, Ya’u attacked Garba, accusing him of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol.
Upon receiving the report, the police sent a team to the scene and arrested the suspect. The victim was rushed to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, stated that during questioning at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, Ya’u admitted to the crime. Ya’u claimed that Garba’s repeated thefts had infuriated him, and he had previously reported these thefts to Garba’s parents, but no action was taken.
Adam explained that in a fit of rage, Ya’u tied Garba with a rope and beat him with a stick, resulting in Garba’s death.
He also noted that neighbors reported hearing Garba’s cries for help but were unable to intervene until the police arrived.
“Following a thorough investigation, Ya’u will be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law,” the PPRO said.
Proofreading by Uchechi Ojo, Sub-editor at Neptune Prime.
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