Crimes

Man arrested for demolishing mosques in Jigawa

A yet-to-be-identified man has been arrested by the police for deceiving Muslim worshippers and demolishing mosques in Jigawa State.

The man, who was said to have deceived many villagers and communities in Jigawa State, directed demolition and stole roofing zinc from at least 14 mosques in the state.

The police further confirmed that the suspect was arrested at Konake village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State but did not disclose his identity.

Residents of Konake said the suspect paid for the removal of roofing, doors, and windows before he disappeared with the items without a trace.

No fewer than 14 mosques were affected by his deceitful philanthropic gesture of trying to renovate and upgrade the mosques in Taura, Kiyawa, and Jahun Local Government Areas of Jigawa State.

Village head of Konake, Mal. Hussaini Iliyasu, disclosed that the man had earlier told them that an Arab-based NGO would construct new mosque for the villagers hence the demolition of the existing one.

READ ALSO: 6 die in Jigawa motor accident

“After the removal of the roofing, he gathered zinc, windows, doors and borehole and moved them away. He even paid for the carpenter to remove the roof and paid for demolition of outer part of the mosque,” Iliyasu said.

Residents of Konake said they were hinted that he was sighted in a neighbouring village trying to replicate his trick against unsuspecting worshippers, which enabled them informed the police.

Some residents of the affected villages confirmed that they now pray in their houses whenever it rains because of his despicable act on their mosques.

The suspect was, however, expected to appear before a Margistrate Court in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Thursday.

Spokesman for Jigawa State Margistrates’ Court, Abbas Wangara, said the man is being prosecuted for demolition and stealing properties of the mosques.

The Star

Aminu Adamu Naganye

Recent Posts

FG unveils free cesarean sections for women to combat maternal mortality

The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide free cesarean section initiative aimed at reducing Nigeria’s…

3 hours ago

National grid collapses for second time in 3 days

The national grid has again collapsed, leading to a nationwide blackout. This is the second…

6 hours ago

‘Doing harm to kids’: Australia to ban children under 16 from social media

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to ban children under 16 from social media,…

9 hours ago

Lagos govt shuts churches, hotels over noise pollution

The Lagos State Government has shut churches, including the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)…

9 hours ago

Makinde approves N80,000 minimum wage for Oyo workers

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants…

11 hours ago

Stock market reverses gain as investors lose N337bn

The Nigerian stock market reversed its gains from the previous session, recording a N337 billion…

11 hours ago

This website uses cookies.