General
Man, 20, commits suicide in Jigawa, says police
A 20-year-old man, Umar Muhammad, has committed suicide in Khandahar quarters of Hadejia Local Government Area, Jigawa.
The Police Spokesman in the state, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Dutse on Monday.
Jinji said the corpse of the deceased was found on Sunday at about 6 p.m., hanged to a tree near a river in Hadejia.
“On March 11, the Police in Hadejia LGA received a report that a hanged corpse was found by the river side in Hadejia town at about 6 p.m.
“Upon investigation, the Police discovered that the corpse was that of 20-year-old Umar Mohammed of Khandahar quarters.
“The corpse was taken to hospital for confirmation and later released to the family for burial,” Jinjiri said.
He said investigation into the case has commenced into the circumstances behind the death of the deceased.
(NAN)
-
News24 hours ago
BREAKING: Cubana Chief Priest pleads not guilty, granted N10m bail
-
News21 hours ago
Five punishable acts of naira abuse
-
News24 hours ago
Naira abuse: Portable repents, begs EFCC against arrest
-
Entertainment13 hours ago
-
Politics2 hours ago
EFCC arraigns ex-Kogi gov, Yahaya Bello on money laundering charges
-
Economy19 mins ago
Nigeria’s debt repayments behind FX reserves decline – CBN
-
Economy2 hours ago
65% businesses may shut down over electricity tariff hike – Group