Barber allegedly stabs man to demise in Jigawa

Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, to demise 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 within 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 within 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 victim was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention, where he was subsequently pronounced dead by a medical doctor,” he stated.

‎The police spokesperson defined that the incident sparked stress within the space 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 at the moment in police custody, whereas investigations are ongoing to find out the circumstances surrounding the incident.

‎He added that the suspect can be charged to courtroom 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 fingers.

‎The commissioner additionally suggested members of the general public to report grievances to the suitable authorities quite than resorting to violence.

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