By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu
A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday.
Shiisu said the deceased, who suffered from mental illness, committed the act on Thursday evening.
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“On September 19, 2024, at about 1830hrs, a tragic incident was reported at the Command headquarters that one Jibrin Adamu aged 40 of Jigawar Maroka village, Kiyawa LGA has committed suicide by hanging himself in a classroom at Miftahul Khairat Islamiyya And Primary School Gurdiba.
“Following receipt of the report, Divisional Police Officer of Kiyawa and his team moved to the scene immediately.
Meanwhile, “During the interrogation, the suspect admitted to committing the alleged offence against him,” the statement added.
Adam also disclosed that a preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect has a history of mental illness and had been undergoing treatment at Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital.
“The suspect further stated that the late grandmother upset him by expressing concern about his physical appearance and health, which he did not want.
“He warned her on several occasions but she refused. Thus, he purchased gasoline, poured and ignited her,” Adam said.
He added that the state Commissioner of Police, A.T. Abdullahi, had directed the SCID to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the suspect is prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
