The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 29-year-old Abubakar Musa over the alleged desecration of the Holy Qur’an and criminals conspiracy in Zuru Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, who disclosed this in a statement on 14th August 2026, said the suspect was arrested in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance.
According to PPRO, on August 9, 2026, Musa and two other suspects, Rabi’u Tela and Hamza Zango, allegedly dug a pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur’an,, together with semen, white and red Kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items.
The police said the alleged act was intended to make Hassan ‘more submissive ‘ to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, and could provoke a breach of peace among Muslims in the community. Musa remains in police custody and is expected to be charged after investigations are concluded.
-9News Nigeria.
