Hoodlums Kill Imam In Jigawa State, Steal His N400,000 Land Proceeds

Suspected Hoodlums have attacked and killed a 65-year-old Chief Imam of Kwara Village, in his residence at Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, the Police have confirmed.

Spokesman, Jigawa Police Command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, told News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, in Dutse, that the incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m.

This is coming two days after suspected armed robbers reportedly killed one person and injured several others in Garin Maidawa village of Dutse Local Government Area of the state, Naija News reports

According to Jinjiri, the deceased Muslim cleric, Alsheik Idris Musa, a resident of Kwara, was attacked by hoodlums at his residence after he sold his farmland for N400,000 to one of the construction companies in the state.

He noted that the attackers hit the deceased several times with sticks, which led to his death.

The spokesman added that the suspects allegedly took away the sum of N400,000 belonging to the deceased.

According to him, the suspects also beat up the wives and children of the deceased.

Jinjiri said, “The deceased was said to have sold his farmland to one of the construction companies in the state at the cost of N400,000,

“It is suspected that the transaction took place in the presence of the suspects who later trailed him to his residence.

“The village where the incident took place is a remote area. The distance to our station is two hours’ drive.

“So, the DPO in charge of the area got the information at about 1:30 a.m. and proceeded to the scene immediately, but he got there after 3 a.m.

“When he got there, the victim was already dead, but he was able to rescue the family members beaten by the hoodlums.

“They were taken to hospital for medical attention,” the spokesman said.

Jinjiri said remains of the deceased had been released to his family for burial.

He added that the Police had commenced investigations into the matter, and efforts were being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.