The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, identified as Emmanuel Olatonok, over the alleged stabbing to death of a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, following an argument in Dutse, the state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday, October 30, 2026.
According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, in the Rafin Sanyi area of Dutse Local Government Area.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspect, who reportedly works as a barber at a hotel in the area, allegedly stabbed Shago in the neck with a knife following a disagreement. He was also alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time.
The victim was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was later pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The incident reportedly triggered tension in the community, as some angry youths gathered at the scene and attempted to vandalise the hotel where the suspect worked.
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However, police operatives from the Dutse Division swiftly intervened and restored calm, preventing further violence and destruction of property.
The police confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The suspect is expected to be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, condemned the resort to violence in settling disputes and urged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
He also advised members of the public to report grievances to the appropriate authorities rather than taking the law into their own hands.
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