70-year-old Jigawa man arrested for killing his sister over land dispute

Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Adamu Yakubu, for allegedly k!lling his sister over a land dispute in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Shi'isu Lawan Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 4, said the suspect struck his sister, Hannatu Hashimu with a stick during a heated argument over the sharing of the inherited family land. 

Hannatu was rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced d3ad by the medical doctor on duty.

“The Jigawa State Police Command is currently investigating a tragic case of culpable homicide that occurred on July 1, 2025, around 1530hrs in Galadanchi village, Dutse LGA, involving an 70-year-old man who allegedly k!lled his sister over a land dispute,” the statement read. 

"A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, one Adamu Yakubu 'm' age 70yrs of Galadanchi village, allegedly struck his sister, one Hannatu Hashimu 'f' age 45yrs of the same address with a stick during a heated argument over the sharing of family inheritance land.

"The altercation, which began as a verbal disagreement, allegedly escalated into physical violence, with the suspect attacking the victim with a stick.

"The deceased exited the house bitterly and fainted upon entering the matrimonial house. She was rushed to Dutse Genera Hospital, where she was pronounced d3ad by the medical doctor on duty.

"The suspect was arrested and is currently in police custody, assisting with the ongoing investigation. The assault stick was recovered and kept as an exhibit.

"The Command has strongly condemned the incident and reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice is served. 

"The Command, also urged members of the public to seek peaceful and legal ways to resolve family and land-related disputes.

"Following the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be arraigned in court.

“The Jigawa State Police Command expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the public that justice will be served.”