Man stabs friend to death in Niger

A 28-year-old man, Hassan Shehu, has been stabbed to death by his friend in Tudun-Fulani area of Bosso Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.

The police spokesman in the state, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident, said, “On 12/04/2022 at about 1700hrs a distress call was received that a male’s lifeless body was found at an apartment in Tudun-Fulani area of Bosso LGA.

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DSP Abiodun said, “Police operatives attached to Bosso division were drafted to the scene and discovered the body. The victim was later identified as Hassan Shehu aged 25, a businessman at Kure market, Minna.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was stabbed on the neck by one Bashir, his friend, who is presently at large.”

Abiodun further said the case was under investigation as effort was also being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspect.