Percy Onyeka
No fewer than three shops and valuables worth millions of naira were destroyed on Friday by fire at Bakin kasuwa area in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa.
DSC Adamu Shehu, the spokesman of the National Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Saturday.
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Adamu noted that this was the first time such a farm was discovered in the state, which he said, called for a rigorous campaign and patrol to discourage locals from venturing into the unlawful business.
The suspect, a father of two, while speaking with newsmen, said he learnt the business while owning a provision shop in Lagos State.
“I am a first-timer in the business. I learnt it while living in Lagos and decided to give it a trial in my hometown of Sanyinna.
“My elder brother tried his best to discourage me but I ignored his advice.
“I thank God that I am arrested before starting reaping of my benefit business.
“I am ready to face the consequences of my action because it will discourage others who are interested in the business,” he said
Techrectory with Agency Report.
