Jigawa Man Allegedly Stabs Customer to Death Over N500 Phone Balance

A 20-year-old man, Lawisi Safiyanu, has been arrested in Jigawa State for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old customer, Muhammad Abba, to death during a dispute over a N500 balance from a mobile phone purchase.

The incident occurred at about 12:30am on October 1, 2026, at Chamo village in Dutse Local Government Area, according to the Jigawa State Police Command.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said preliminary investigations showed that Abba had purchased a mobile phone from Safiyanu for N1,500 but paid N1,000 and was unable to immediately settle the remaining N500.

The unpaid balance allegedly triggered an argument between the two men, during which Safiyanu allegedly used a knife to stab Abba.

The victim was rushed to Rashid Shekoni Teaching Hospital in Dutse for medical attention but reportedly died while receiving treatment.

The police said Safiyanu was subsequently arrested and the knife allegedly used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit.

The command said investigation into the incident had been completed and that the suspect had been charged to court to face the law.