NSCDC Arrests Suspect Over Killing of Officer in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the arrest of Salisu Muhd in connection with the killing of its personnel, Bashir Adamu Jibrin, at Shuwarin Market during market day in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Muhammed Badarudeen, and made available to newsmen in Dutse, the state capital.
According to the statement, the victim lost his life while carrying out a lawful arrest. The command received credible information linking 45-year-old Salisu Muhd to the attack, in which he allegedly struck the officer on the head with a stone, leading to his death.
The statement added that the suspect was arrested on August 7, 2025, at his residence in Shuwarin town, Kiyawa LGA.
However, while being transported in a security van to the NSCDC headquarters in Dutse, he reportedly jumped from the moving vehicle in an attempt to escape lawful custody.
The statement further noted that the suspect sustained injuries in the process and was taken to Dutse General Hospital for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead.
His relatives, however, requested a medical report from Sambo Hospital Limited, Dutse, which indicated that he died while attempting to escape from a moving vehicle traveling at high speed.
