Tea seller beats 20-year-old man to death over idomie

Abdulrashibu Ya’u, a 40-year-old tea vendor in Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town, Dutse Local Government Council of Jigawa State, has allegedly beaten a 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 upon arrival.

 

Police Public Relations Officer in Jigawa, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam 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.

 

 

“Following a thorough investigation, Ya’u will be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law,” the PPRO said