Police arrest tea vendor In Jigawa for beating 20-year-old to death over stolen bread

A 40-year-old tea vendor identified as Abdulrashibu Ya’u in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town, Dutse LGC of Jigawa State, has allegedly beaten 20-year-old Hassan Garba to death.

According to reports, Ya’u descended on Garba whom he accused of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol.

Upon receiving the report, the police delegated a team to the scene and arrested the suspect, while the victim was rushed to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said, during questioning at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, that Ya’u admitted to the crime, stating that Garba’s repeated thefts had infuriated him, and he had previously informed his parents but no action was taken.

He said in a fit of rage, Ya’u tied Garba with a rope and beat him with a stick, leading to his death.

He said neighbors reported hearing Garba’s cries for help but were unable to intervene until police officers arrived.