The police command in Jigawa says it has apprehended 13 suspects over alleged kidnapping, robbery, theft, and cattle rustling.
The police command in Jigawa has confirmed a tanker explosion at a filling station in Dutse metropolis.
He added that while the situation has been brought under control, investigation is currently ongoing.
“Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the principal suspect,” he said.
This was announced in a statement by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu.
According to him, the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Mr Shiisu said all arrangements had been made for a hitch-free inauguration/swearing in of the new administration in the state.
The incident occurred on Friday at about 7:00 p.m., when a locally made canoe carrying nine passengers capsized.
The accident involved a Lexus, whose driver, alleged to have been carrying eight passengers, lost control, as a result of which the vehicle somersaulted.
Three of them were rescued while seven others, aged between 10 and 12 reportedly died.
