Three suspects arrested over murder of NSCDC officer in Jigawa

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Jigawa State.

The suspects were apprehended on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the m8rder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril.

LIB reported that the officer was lynched by a mob around Shuwarin Market while carrying out his official duties on August 4, 2025.

The officer had apprehended a suspect when some accomplices allegedly attacked him with sticks and other weapons, leaving him with fatal injuries.

Security operatives later tracked down and arrested three suspects believed to be connected to the attack. 

The suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigation.

The NSCDC has condemned the incident, describing the k!lling as an attack on a law enforcement officer performing his duty.

NSCDC authorities also assured that those responsible will be prosecuted.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.