The Jigawa State Police Command in Nigeria has arrested 26-year-old Nura Mas’ud from Mu’azu village in the Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area for allegedly setting his 60-year-old grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, on fire.
According to reports, the incident occurred following a domestic dispute. PUNCH Metro on Sunday, October 13, 2024, reported that Mrs. Muhammad had frequently voiced worries about the physical attributes and mental health of her grandson, who is reportedly mentally disturbed.
According to reports, Mas’ud was agitated by his grandmother’s persistent questions and told her to stop, but she persisted.
Mas’ud told PUNCH Metro in a candid audio tape that he was tired of his grandma always asking him how he was doing.
He pointed out that his choice to use gasoline to burn her had stopped her from questioning him.
“She frequently asked about my health, and I asked her what was happening to me but she kept mum. That was what informed my decision to pour petrol on her,” Mas’ud stated.
When contacted, Shiisu Lawan Adam, the spokesman for the Jigawa State Police Command, confirmed the tragic incident to our correspondent. He stated that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect, Nura Mas’ud, is suffering from mental derangement and has been receiving treatment at Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital. The police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure appropriate action is taken.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is suffering from mental illness and has been receiving treatment at the Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital”. Lawan stressed.
“One Nura Mas’ud, ‘m’, age 26 years of Mu’azu village, Sule Tankarkar LGA, went to his family house with a petrol canister and suddenly poured it on his grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, ‘f’, aged 60 years, of the same address, and set her ablaze”. Lawan indicated.
According to Adam, the victim succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital. He also noted that the suspect, Nura Mas’ud, voluntarily confessed to committing the offense, citing that it stemmed from repeated inquiries the victim made about his life on multiple occasions. This revelation adds a complex layer to the case, as it highlights potential mental health issues influencing the suspect’s actions.