Jigawa: 26-Year-Old Suspect Arrested For Setting Grandmother On Fire

Jigawa: 26-Year-Old Suspect Arrested For Setting Grandmother On FireA 26-year-old man, identified as Nura Mas’ud, has allegedly set his grandmother on fire in Jigawa State. Naija News reports that the Public Relations Officer of the state command, DSP Lawan Adam, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement on Saturday.

The victim, 60-year-old Zuwaira Muhammad, was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead by the attending physician. Her body has since been released to family members for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

A police detective team from the Sule Tankarkar Division swiftly apprehended Mas’ud. According to Adam, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect suffers from mental illness and has been undergoing treatment at Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital.

The state Commissioner of Police, A.T. Abdullahi, has instructed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the suspect is prosecuted, serving as a warning to others.

The statement detailed the incident, which occurred on October 8, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, in Mu’azu village, Dan Gwanki ward, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area. It noted, “Nura Mas’ud went to his family home with a petrol canister, doused his grandmother, and ignited her.”

During questioning, Mas’ud reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that his grandmother upset him by expressing concern about his health and appearance, which he found unwelcome. He mentioned that he had warned her several times, but she continued, prompting him to purchase gasoline and carry out the act.

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