Two
herdsmen have been apprehended in Jigawa State for reportedly killing a
colleague in the course of a fracas which is being investigated.
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The Police Command in Jigawa State said it had arrested two
herdsmen over the death of their colleague in Gagarawa Local Government
Area of the state.
DSP Abdu Jinjiri, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Dutse, yesterday.
He said the suspects allegedly conspired, beat up one Manu Isa of
Maidamisa Fulani settlement with sticks, which led to his death.
According to Jinjiri, “the suspects conspired and beat up one
Manu Isa with sticks until he was down. “When the Police got to know
about it, they rushed to the scene and took Isa to hospital, but
unfortunately he died after two days.
“And it was speculated that the suspects beat up the deceased
over a girlfriend. But detailed investigation is ongoing to ascertain
the genuine reasons for their action, after which they will be charged
to court.”
…as council bans night parties
It will be recalled that on September 9, the Security Committee of
the Gagarawa Local Government, where the incident occurred, banned
Fulani traditional ceremonies and other festivities in the night.
The Chairman of the Local Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ya’u, announced the decision at the end of the council’s security meeting.
Ya’u explained that the action was taken following frequent cases
of unnecessary quarrels and fighting during such ceremonies. He,
therefore, warned the herdsmen to strictly comply with the directive or
face the full wrath of the law.
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