Police arrest barber over death of man in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Dutse metropolis.

The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Friday.

Adam said the suspect, Emmanuel Olatonok, 29, was arrested over alleged culpable homicide.

He said the suspect allegedly killed Ibrahim Shago, 32, of Karnaya town in the Rafin Sanyi area of Dutse Local Government Area.

According to him, the incident happened on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 5:45 pm.

He explained that the suspect, who works as a barber at Moonlight Hotel, Rafin Sanyi, allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck with a knife.

Adam said the stabbing followed an argument between the suspect and the victim.

He added that “the suspect was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.”

The PPRO stated that “the victim was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.”

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He said some youths gathered and attempted to vandalise the hotel after the incident.

Adam said police operatives from Dutse Division quickly moved to the scene and controlled the situation.

He said the prompt response prevented further escalation and damage to property.

According to him, the suspect is currently in police custody, adding that “thorough investigation into the incident is ongoing.”

Adam said the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

Furthermore, the PPRO quoted the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, as condemning the resort to violence in resolving disputes.

He said the CP urged members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful.

The Jigawa police spokesman said the CP cautioned against taking the law into one’s hands.

He said the commissioner advised that grievances should be reported to the appropriate authorities for lawful resolution.