Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 29‑year‑old man, Abubakar Musa, of Rafin Mose Village, Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly burying a copy of the Holy Qur’an alongside fetish items in a bid to make a woman more submissive to her husband. The incident, which occurred on August 9, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. in the Zango Area of Zuru, has sparked outrage among Muslim faithful in the community and drawn a strong condemnation from the state police commissioner.
According to a statement issued on Friday, August 14, by the Kebbi State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, the suspect is being held in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and inciting disturbance. Preliminary investigations revealed that Musa allegedly conspired with two other suspects, now at large, to dig a pit inside the room of one Zarau Hassan and bury a copy of the Holy Qur’an along with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, dead animals, and other fetish items. The act was reportedly intended to make Zarau Hassan more submissive to her husband, Rabi’u Tela, one of the fleeing suspects.
The alleged desecration of the Qur’an, a sacred text revered by millions of Muslims worldwide, has been condemned as a grave provocation capable of breaching public peace. In his statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, strongly condemned the act and warned that the command would deal decisively, within the law, with individuals whose actions threaten religious harmony and public order. The police have assured members of the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two fleeing suspects, Rabi’u Tela and Hamza Zango, while Abubakar Musa remains in police custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The case has drawn attention to the dangerous intersection of traditional rituals and religious desecration in parts of northern Nigeria, where some individuals resort to occult practices in pursuit of personal or marital goals. While the use of charms and spells is not uncommon in some communities, the inclusion of the Holy Qur’an in such rituals has been viewed as a particularly egregious violation of Islamic tenets. The police have urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities, assuring that all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
As the investigation continues, the people of Zuru and the wider Kebbi State await the outcome of a case that has tested the boundaries of religious tolerance and the rule of law. For now, the message from the police is clear: acts that threaten religious harmony will not be tolerated, and those found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
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