A 20-year-old man, Lawisi Safiyanu, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a customer to death following a dispute over a N500 balance from the purchase of a mobile handset.
The incident occurred at about 12:30am on October 1, 2026, in Chamo village, Dutse Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued late Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Adam, the deceased, identified as 25-year-old Muhammad Abba, had purchased the handset from Safiyanu for N1,500.
The police said Abba had paid N1,000 but was unable to immediately settle the outstanding N500, leading to a disagreement between the two men.
“During the ensuing disagreement, the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab him,” the statement said.
The victim was said to have been rushed to Rashid Shekoni Teaching Hospital, Dutse, for medical attention but reportedly died while receiving treatment.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELThe suspect, the statement noted, was subsequently arrested, while the police detectives were to have recovered the knife used in the incident as an exhibit.
“The case has been investigated, and the suspect has been charged to court to face the full weight of the law,” the police said.
The incident was one of two separate cases involving suspected culpable homicide, mischief by fire and grievous hurt reported by the command.
In another incident, police arrested a 27-year-old man, Abbas Ibrahim, who allegedly set fire to his elder brother’s residence in Nassarawa village, Gwaram Local Government Area, after pouring petrol inside the room.
The incident, which occurred on September 29, reportedly left the suspect’s elder brother, Basiru Shuaibu, and his wife with serious burns. Basiru later died from his injuries while receiving treatment.
The suspect was arrested in Sara town, Gwaram LGA, and has also been arraigned in court.
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, urged residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands.
He also advised members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities, threats and disputes to the police or other relevant security agencies.
The command, he said, remains committed to taking “firm and decisive action” against criminal conduct and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
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