Nura Mas’ud, a 26 year old man, from Mu’azu village in Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has been arrested for allegedly setting Zuwaira Muhammad, his 60-year-old grandmother, on fire.
The sad incident occurred after Mas’ud reportedly became frustrated with his grandmother’s constant questions about his well-being, which she had expressed concern about due to his apparent mental instability.
Fusion Chronicles learnt that Mas’ud had previously warned his grandmother to stop asking about his health, but she persisted.
In a confessional statement made by the suspect, he explained that his grandmother’s repeated inquiries pushed him to take extreme action.
“She frequently asked about my health, and I asked her what was happening to me but she kept mum. That was what informed my decision to pour petrol on her,” Mas’ud stated.
He admitted to pouring petrol on her and setting her ablaze, noting that this would finally silence her questioning.
Mas’ud added that the constant enquiries about his mental stability irritated him, such that he had to set her ablaze to stop her from asking.
Shiisu Lawan Adam, the spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, confirmed the incident and revealed that Mas’ud, who has a history of mental health issues, had been receiving treatment at the Kazaure Psychiatric Hospital.
Further investigations also revealed that the suspect has been struggling with mental health challenges, which may have contributed to his actions.
His grandmother succumbed to her injuries while receiving medical care at the hospital.
