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| Boy Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Friend Over Mobile Phone in Niger |
In Niger State, police have arrested Mohammed Isah for allegedly stabbing his friend, Nurudeen Nuhu, to death following a dispute over a mobile phone.
The tragic incident occurred in the abattoir area of Kwata Tayi village, Minna.
Reports indicate that the two friends got into a physical altercation over a mobile phone, during which Isah allegedly stabbed Nuhu in the stomach with a knife.
Eyewitnesses reported that the incident happened on Sunday morning.
After being stabbed, Nuhu collapsed and was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to the press.
“It was reported at GRA Division that there was a fight between Mohammed Isah of Angwan-Biri and Nurudeen Nuhu of Angwan-Daji at the abattoir area, Kwata Tayi village, over a mobile phone.
“During the fight, Mohammed Isah allegedly stabbed Nurudeen with a knife in the stomach.
“Police operatives from the Division responded to the scene and rushed the victim to the General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead,” Abiodun stated.
Abiodun confirmed that Mohammed Isah has been arrested and that a preliminary investigation is underway.
“He will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution,” he added.
