In Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town, within Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, a 40-year-old tea vendor named Abdulrashibu Ya’u reportedly beat a 20-year-old man, Hassan Garba, to death.

According to Daily Trust, the incident arose after Ya’u accused Garba of stealing bread, milk, noodles, and petrol.

Authorities were alerted, and a police team was dispatched to the scene. The suspect, Ya’u, was promptly arrested, while Garba was rushed to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, revealed that during interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, Ya’u confessed to the crime.

He claimed that Garba’s repeated thefts had driven him to anger, and despite informing Garba’s parents, no action was taken. In his frustration, Ya’u tied Garba with a rope and beat him with a stick, which ultimately resulted in Garba’s death.

Neighbors reported hearing Garba’s cries for help, but they 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