Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa State
The police in Jigawa on Wednesday said it had arrested a 30-year old man, Haruna Barde, for allegedly killing a 70-year old woman and her son in Jahun Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PRRO), Alhaji Jinjiri Abdu, confirmed the arrest in Dutse, saying that the incident occurred on Sept. 13 at about 10.30 p.m. in Nahuce village of Harbo town in Jahun Local Government Area.
Abdu said that the victims were 70-year old Zainab Abubakar and her 50-year old son, Hassan Abubakar.
He said, “yes, on Sept. 13, we received a report around 10.30 p.m. that one Haruna Barde of Nahuce, Harbo town in Jahun, allegedly attacked one Zainab Abubakar with machete.
“The 30-year-old Barde also attacked the woman’s son, Hassan Abubakar, who tried to save her.
“Upon reception of the report, our men immediately arrived at the…
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