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 murder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril.
It was earlier reported that the officer was lynched by a mob around Shuwarin Market while carrying out his official duties on August 4, 2025.
According to reports, the officer had arrested a suspect when some accomplices allegedly attacked him with sticks and other weapons, inflicting injuries that later proved fatal.
Security operatives subsequently tracked down and arrested three suspects believed to be linked to the attack.
The suspects are currently in custody and are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The NSCDC has condemned the incident, describing the killing as an attack on a law enforcement officer who was performing his duties.
The agency also assured that those responsible will be brought to justice, adding that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
