Police arrest 27-year old man for setting father on fire in Jigawa

A 27-year old man, Kabiru Nuhu has been arrested by police from Jigawa State Command for setting his father on fire in Kazaure Local Government Council of the State.

His father, 60-year-old father was set on fire after the suspect poured petrol on him.

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This was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam.

The Police said, investigation revealed Petroleum was poured on the victim before he was on fire.

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According to him, “the incident occurred on April 1, 2026, at about 6:30 am in Magama Quarters, Kazaure town.”

“Police officers moved to the place after receiving a distress report immediately”, the statement said.

The Police PRO said, the victim was met in a critical condition with the suspect fresh burns and injuries on his forehead, arms, and toes.”
Meanwhile, the father was rushed to a medical facility, but didn’t survive.

Adam further disclosed that Kabiru Nuhu has been taken into custody and will be charged with patricide. He said the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse for further investigation and prosecution.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, Haruna Yahaya, condemned the act and called for calm, saying, “We are working to establish the motive behind the attack, and justice will be served.”

He also urged residents of the state to resolve disputes peacefully and report early warning signs of domestic violence to security agencies.

The police spokesperson added that the command remains committed to maintaining peace and order across Jigawa State.

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