Police arrest 29-yr-old man for desecrating Qur’an for ritual in Zuru

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By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi

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The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Musa, male, 29, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru LGA, in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.

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Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred on 9th August 2026 at about 1900hrs in the Zango Area, Zuru.

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According to him, 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.

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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.

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However, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged in court upon conclusion of the investigation.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, strongly condemns the alleged act and warns that the Command will deal decisively, within the law, with individuals whose actions threaten religious harmony, public order, and peaceful coexistence.

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Members of the public are urged to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through as they will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

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