By Seyi Babalola
Police in Niger State have arrested Mohammed Isah for reportedly stabbing his friend, Nurudeen Nuhu, to death over a mobile phone argument. The incident occurred in the abattoir area of Kwata Tayi village, Minna.
According to accounts, the two pals got into a violent confrontation over a phone, and Isah reportedly stabbed Nuhu in the stomach with a knife. Eyewitnesses said that the event occurred on Sunday morning.
After being stabbed, Nuhu fell and was brought to the hospital, where he was 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.
