- Muhammed was said to have ended his friend’s life by stabbing him to death at the abattoir area of Kwata Tayi village in Minna, the State capital.
In Niger State, one Mohammed Isah has allegedly killed his friend, Nurudeen Nuhu, following a misunderstanding over a mobile phone.
Muhammed was said to have ended his friend’s life by stabbing him to death at the abattoir area of Kwata Tayi village in Minna, the State capital.
The incident happened on Sunday morning and the suspect has since been arrested by the police in the middle belt State.
It’s gathered that the two friends were involved in a physical confrontation over a mobile phone, during which Isah allegedly stabbed Nuhu in the stomach with a knife.
After being stabbed, Nuhu collapsed and was immediately rushed 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 newsmen.
“It was reported at GRA Division that there was a fight between one Mohammed Isah of Angwan-Biri and Nurudeen Nuhu of Angwan-Daji at the abattoir area, Kwata Tayi village, over a handset issue.
“During the fight, Mohammed Isah allegedly stabbed Nurudeen with a knife in the stomach.
“Police operatives attached to the Division moved to the scene and rushed the victim to the General Hospital, where he gave up the ghost and was confirmed dead,” Abiodun stated.
Abiodun confirmed that Mohammed Isah has been arrested and that a preliminary investigation is ongoing.
“He will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution,” he added