Drunk barber allegedly stabs man to death in Jigawa

By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber, Emmanuel Olatonok, for allegedly stabbing a 32-year-old man, Ibrahim Shago, to death while reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists.
The incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at about 5:45 p.m. in the Rafin Sanyi area of Dutse Local Government Area.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspect, who reportedly worked as a barber at a hotel in Dutse, allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck with a knife following an argument.
He added that the suspect was allegedl...