Kebbi Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged Desecration of Holy Qur’an
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Musa, 29, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru local government area, over alleged desecration of the Holy Qur’an.
According to a statement, the suspect is being investigated in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly conspired with two others; Rabi’u Tela, husband of Zarau Hassan, and Hamza Zango, both now at large, to dig a pit inside Zarau Hassan’s room and bury therein a copy of the Holy Qur’an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items.
“The act was allegedly intended to make Zarau Hassan more submissive to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, and was carried out in circumstances capable of provoking a breach of the peace among the Muslim faithful in the community,” SP Bashir Usman, the Command Public Relations Officer said in the statement.
The incident occurred on 9th August 2026, at about 1900hrs, in Zango Area of Zuru.
The Command said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar M. Hadejia, has strongly condemns the alleged act and warns that the Command will deal decisively, within the confines of the law, any individual whose actions threaten religious harmony, public order, and peaceful coexistence in the state.
The Command urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through 09039911876 or 07081074395.
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