2 herdsmen beat colleague to death in Jigawa

The Police Command in Jigawa State said it had arrested two herdsmen over the death of their colleague in Gagarawa Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abdu Jinjiri, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Dutse, yesterday.

Jinjiri said the suspects, aged 22 and 23, and who are residents of Gangara Fulani settlement, were arrested on Saturday.


 He said the suspects allegedly conspired, beat up one Manu Isa of Maidamisa Fulani settlement with sticks, which led to his death,Vanguard reports

According to Jinjiri,

 “the suspects conspired and beat up one Manu Isa with sticks until he was down. “When the Police got to know about it, they rushed to the scene and took Isa to hospital, but unfortunately he died after two days. “And it was speculated that the suspects beat up the deceased over a girlfriend. But detailed investigation is ongoing to ascertain the genuine reasons for their action, after which they will be charged to court.”