A search at the residence of the suspect led to the recovery of a locally-made pistol and two rifles, he added.
According to him, the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The police command in Jigawa says it arrested 298 suspects for various crimes in the third quarter of 2023.
The suspect revealed that he developed hatred for the deceased and could not afford to be feeding someone else’s child.
Mr Shiisu said all arrangements had been made for a hitch-free inauguration/swearing in of the new administration in the state.
Mr Shiisu added that the boy was taken to Dutse General Hospital where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Vote buyers were seen negotiating to offer the new N1,000 notes and wrapper to prospective voters, mostly women.
The deceased was allegedly attacked when fighting erupted between PDP and APC supporters in Maigatari Local Government Area.
The police command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of three children in a building collapse that occurred in the Dutse local government area.
All the victims were residents of Adiyani village, said the police command in Jigawa.
