The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a fight over a N100 food purchase that resulted in the death of a man in Zoma Village, Ibeto District, Magama Local Government Area.
The incident reportedly happened around 9 p.m. on October 26, while the police received a report at Nasko Police Division at about 6:30 a.m. the following day.
The dispute involved Rabiu Garba, a resident of Zoma Village, and 15-year-old food seller Azima Abubakar.
Garba reportedly returned to the teenager after buying food worth N100, demanding his change and claiming he had paid with a N1,000 note.
However, Abubakar maintained that Garba had paid the exact amount for the food, leading to an argument that later turned violent.
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During the confrontation, the teenager’s brother, Abdulrashid Mohammadu, and four of Garba’s brothers, identified as Garba Kurte, Garba Ibrahim, Garba Abdullahi and Bello Garba, reportedly joined the fight.
Those involved sustained serious injuries and were taken to Ibeto Hospital for treatment. Mohammadu later died while receiving medical attention.
Following the incident, the police arrested six suspects in connection with the fatal confrontation.
The deceased’s body was subsequently released to his relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
The police said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the roles played by the suspects.
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