Hassan Turaki.
An incidence filed by the Jigawa state state police command as Criminal conspiracy and mischief by fire, caused dilapidation of properties in gidan na ruwa Fulani settlement in taura local government area of the state.
The police public relations officer of the command SP Lawan shiisu Adam confirmed the incidence were he said; large number of people from Zangon Maje Village flashing torch lights and chanting war slogans toward their village, prompting all villagers to flee for their lives.
Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Taura and his patrol team swiftly raced to the scene.
When they arrived, the team discovered that youths from Zango Maje had attacked and set fire to twenty-four (24) hatched houses and sixteen (16) local granaries.
Shi’isu made it clear to newsmen that Preliminary investigation revealed that, the trouble started when Musa Hussaini and Shanu Sule all of Zangon Maje Village were beaten with a stick and their motorcycle was snatched, hence they raised alarm and mobilised members of their community to the village for revenge.
Normalcy has been restored and patrols being intensified in the area to avert further breach of peace.
However, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at exactly 08:00 am, Area Commander Ringim led a team of policemen to the affected areas in order to meet with all relevant stakeholders and engage in dialogue.
The team succeeded in affecting the arrest of five suspects and taken into custody, the suspects were assisting in the ongoing investigation.
The Jigawa state police Command under the leadership of workaholic CP AT Abdullahi urged good citizens in the state to strictly avoid taking laws into their own hands. Citizens are advised to direct their complaints to the appropriate authorities for a timely and prompt response. Anyone found wanting will be dealt ruthlessly.
SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, Dutse.
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