- During the wedding ceremony, a misunderstanding had occurred between the suspects and the victim, the situation later escalated, leading to the suspects bludgeoning the victim with sticks
Five teenagers have been apprehended by the police in connection with the death of a man in Gombe State.
The deceased was reportedly beaten to death by the suspects following an argument during a wedding ceremony in Jauro Ali village.
The suspects, identified as Jauro Babawuro (17), Yayaji Bello (16), Baffaji Adamu (16), Babangida Dotti (18), and Yaya Bapati (17), were apprehended after a report was made by Dotti Manu, the victim’s father, from Wuro Wandara village.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, the incident occurred on December 21, 2024, around 10 p.m.
During the wedding ceremony, a misunderstanding had occurred between the suspects and the victim, the situation later escalated, leading to the suspects bludgeoning the victim with sticks.
“The victim’s father reported that on December 21, 2024, at about 2200 hrs, during a wedding ceremony, altercations ensued between his son and the suspects, resulting in the suspects using sticks to beat up the victim, who sustained internal injuries,” he said.
He disclosed that the victim was admitted to Kowa Clinic Tongo, where he received treatment but later passed away.
The victim’s body has been deposited at General Hospital Bajoga for an autopsy.
“The case is currently under investigation, and the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” Abdullahi said.
The police also urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.
“We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case, and we will do everything in our power to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Abdullahi stated.
Abdullahi added that Gombe State Police Command is working to ensure that justice is served and that the community is protected from such violent crimes.