By Uzair Adam
Police in Jigawa State have detained a tea vendor accused of beating a 20-year-old man to death in Dutse after the young man allegedly stole bread, milk, noodles, and petrol from him.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Jigawa, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the detention, stating that the suspect will be arraigned in court following the completion of investigations.
According to the police statement, the suspect, a 40-year-old resident of Sararai Village in Dutse, tied up and tortured the victim on August 19 after accusing him of theft.
Upon receiving a report of the incident, a police patrol team arrested the suspect and took the victim to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The victim’s body has since been handed over to his family for burial.
During questioning at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, the suspect admitted to beating the teenager, claiming he was provoked by the theft and had previously reported the matter to the deceased’s parents.