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Police arrest nine over violence in Jigawa

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  • Police in Jigawa State, Nigeria, have arrested nine suspects in connection with separate incidents of homicide, an attack on a police facility, and market violence.
  • The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the state.
  • The incidents include a fatal stabbing at Gujungu Market and an attack on vigilantes, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended nine individuals in connection with a series of violent incidents, including culpable homicide, an assault on a police facility, and disturbances at Gujungu Market in Taura Local Government Area. The arrests are part of the command's sustained efforts to ensure law and order across the state, according to SP Shi’isu Adam, the state Police Public Relations Officer.

On July 26, 2026, the command arrested two suspects in connection with the violent unrest that erupted at Gujungu Market.

— SP Shi’isu AdamThe Police Public Relations Officer confirming arrests related to market violence.

Regarding the unrest at Gujungu Market on July 26, 2026, police arrested two suspects. The violence reportedly erupted after a dispute between a soldier and a local resident, Biniya Alhaji Ibrahim, escalated. The soldier allegedly stabbed Ibrahim, who later died from his injuries. The situation devolved into chaos, with some individuals attacking security personnel and setting market stalls ablaze.

Intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Muhammed Muhammed and Faridu Mohammed in connection with the market violence and the attack on the police station. Police are actively pursuing other individuals believed to have been involved in the incident.

During the altercation, the soldier allegedly stabbed Biniya with a knife, resulting in injuries from which the victim was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

— SP Shi’isu AdamDetails provided by the PPRO regarding the initial incident that led to the market unrest.

In a related case stemming from the same disturbance, six more suspects were arrested on August 2, 2026, for allegedly attacking two vigilante members with weapons. One vigilante sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by a medical doctor, while the second victim is receiving medical treatment. The police also recovered six cows believed to have been abandoned during the unrest.

Through sustained intelligence-led operations, police operatives arrested two suspects believed to have actively participated in the attack, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing accomplices.

— SP Shi’isu AdamThe PPRO describing the police's efforts to apprehend those involved in the market violence.

The six suspects arrested in connection with the vigilante attack are Isiyaku Abdulkarim, Yahaya Habu, Ibrahim Abubakar, Audu Mamman Janare, Ya’u Duga, and Mamman Musa, all from various local government areas within the state. The police command continues its operations to apprehend any remaining accomplices and restore full order.

In a related incident arising from the same disturbance, on August 2, 2026, six suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking two vigilante members with sticks and cutlasses.

— SP Shi’isu AdamThe PPRO detailing arrests made in connection with an attack on vigilantes.
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