POLICE NAB MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY BURNING FATHER TO DEATH
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
A 27-year-old man, Kabiru Nuhu, has been arrested for allegedly setting his 60-year-old father on fire in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, the suspect reportedly doused his father with a flammable substance, believed to be petrol, before igniting it.
Preliminary findings indicate that the incident occurred on April 1, 2026, at about 6:30 a.m. in Magama Quarters, Kazaure town. Police said they received a distress report from a resident, prompting an immediate response.
“The victim was engulfed in flames after being set on fire,” Adam said, adding that the suspect was arrested with burn injuries and wounds on his forehead, arms, and toes.
The victim was rushed to hospital but later died while receiving treatment. Police said the suspect is facing charges of patricide and remains in custody pending further investigation. He is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse.
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, Haruna Yahaya, condemned the incident and assured the public that justice would be served. He noted that efforts are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.
Police also urged residents to seek peaceful means of resolving disputes and to report cases of domestic violence, while calling on anyone with useful information to assist ongoing investigations.
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