The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Dutse metropolis.\n<\/p>\n
The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi\u2019isu Adam, in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Friday.\n<\/p>\n
Adam said the suspect, Emmanuel Olatonok, 29, was arrested over alleged culpable homicide.\n<\/p>\n
He said the suspect allegedly killed Ibrahim Shago, 32, of Karnaya town in the Rafin Sanyi area of Dutse Local Government Area.<\/p>\n
According to him, the incident happened on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 5:45 pm.<\/p>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n
Adam said the stabbing followed an argument between the suspect and the victim.<\/p>\n
He added that \u201cthe suspect was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The PPRO stated that \u201cthe victim was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.\u201d <\/p>\n
He said some youths gathered and attempted to vandalise the hotel after the incident.\n<\/p>\n
Adam said police operatives from Dutse Division quickly moved to the scene and controlled the situation.\n<\/p>\n
He said the prompt response prevented further escalation and damage to property.\n<\/p>\n
According to him, the suspect is currently in police custody, adding that \u201cthorough investigation into the incident is ongoing.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Adam said the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the PPRO quoted the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, as condemning the resort to violence in resolving disputes.\n<\/p>\n
He said the CP urged members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful.\n<\/p>\n
The Jigawa police spokesman said the CP cautioned against taking the law into one\u2019s hands.\n<\/p>\n
He said the commissioner advised that grievances should be reported to the appropriate authorities for lawful resolution.\n <\/p>\n
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