The Jigawa Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Abbas Ibrahim, over the death of his elder brother, Basiru Shuaibu, in a fire incident in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse on Tuesday.
According to him, the suspect, who claimed to be of unsound mind, allegedly entered his elder brother’s residence, poured petrol inside his room and set it ablaze.
“Shuaibu and his wife suffered serious burns and were subsequently taken by their relatives to a traditional medicine practitioner for treatment.
“Unfortunately, Shuaibu succumbed to his injuries and died while receiving treatment,” he said.
Shiisu said the case was being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse.
He also said police detained another 20-year-old suspect on Oct. 1 for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man over a ₦500 balance from the purchase of a mobile phone.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Tijjani Murtala, urged members of the public to avoid taking the law into their hands and promptly report suspicious activities, threats and disputes to the police or other relevant security agencies.
He assured residents of the command’s continued commitment to taking firm action against offenders.
