Police arrest barber for fatally stabbing man in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly fatally stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, following an argument in Dutse.

The incident occurred on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at about 5:45pm within the Rafin Sanyi space of Dutse Local Government Area.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, who disclosed this in an announcement mentioned the suspect, who reportedly works at Moonlight Hotel within the space, allegedly stabbed Shago within the neck with a knife throughout a disagreement.

The police mentioned the suspect was allegedly drunk on the time of the incident.

Shago, a resident of Karnaya city, was rushed to a hospital for medical consideration however was later pronounced useless by a health care provider.

Following the incident, some youths reportedly gathered on the scene and tried to vandalise the lodge.

However, police operatives from Dutse Division responded promptly and introduced the scenario beneath management, stopping additional violence and injury to property.

The police mentioned Olatonok was in custody, including that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident have been ongoing.

The suspect might be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, condemned the usage of violence in resolving disputes and urged residents to stay calm and law-abiding.

The CP additionally warned towards taking the legislation into their very own palms, advising members of the general public to report grievances to the suitable authorities for lawful decision.