Yobe Police Arrest Nine-Year-Old Over House Fire That Killed Four Family Members

Police in Yobe State have arrested a nine-year-old boy over a house fire that killed his two stepmothers and two younger brothers in Rugan Badali, Karasuwa Local Government Area. The boy allegedly told police that he set the house on fire after his father accused him of stealing a chicken and beat him. He said he bought matches and started the fire while the victims were asleep, before later confessing. Police said the child is a minor and that investigations are ongoing. The incident has raised concerns about child welfare, family violence and the need for appropriate juvenile justice procedures.

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