Reports indicate that Ya’u accused Garba of repeatedly stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol. Enraged by the alleged thefts, Ya’u tied Garba with a rope and beat him with a stick, leading to his death.
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Upon receiving the report, police officers arrived at the scene, arrested Ya’u, and rushed Garba to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, confirmed the incident, stating that Ya’u admitted to the crime during questioning at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse. Ya’u claimed he had previously informed Garba’s parents about the thefts, but no action was taken, which fueled his anger.
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Neighbors reportedly heard Garba’s cries for help but were unable to intervene until the police arrived.
“Following a thorough investigation, Ya’u will be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law,” the PPRO said.
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