A tragic incident occurred in Mu’azu village, Dan Gwanki Ward, Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where 26-year-old Nura Mas’ud set his grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, ablaze.
Mas’ud confessed to the crime, explaining that he was upset after his grandmother expressed concerns about his physical appearance and health. He claimed that despite warning her on multiple occasions, she continued to voice her worries, leading him to purchase petrol, which he poured on her before igniting her at their family home.
The Jigawa Police Command spokesperson, Shiisu, confirmed the incident, stating that Mas’ud was arrested shortly after the crime was reported.
“On October 8, 2024, at about 1600 hours, the command was notified of a sad incident that occurred in Mu’azu village,” Shiisu said. “One Nura Mas’ud, age 26, went to his family home with a petrol canister and suddenly poured it on his grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, age 60, and set her ablaze.”
Zuwaira Muhammad later succumbed to her injuries while receiving medical treatment. The doctor on duty confirmed her death, and her body was released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.
Police detectives from the Sule Tankarkar division quickly apprehended Mas’ud and later transferred him to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. During interrogation, Mas’ud admitted to committing the act, revealing that he suffers from mental illness and has been receiving treatment at Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital.
The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, A. Abdullahi, has directed the SCID in Dutse to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the perpetrator is vigorously prosecuted, aiming to deter similar incidents in the future. This tragic event raises concerns about mental health awareness and the need for support systems for individuals suffering from psychological issues
