Yemi Obafemi
The Adamawa Police Command, has said the command will arrest an 18 year old suspect his friend to death during a fight.
In a statement shared on the command’s X account on Sunday by the spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, revealed that the police are on standby to arrest the suspect.
According to the command, both individuals were rushed to the hospital after a knife fight, where one was pronounced dead.
The statement read, “An impatient attitude is regrettable.
“Usman Umar, 18 years old, is currently admitted to one of our hospitals, receiving treatment, feeling pains with severe injuries on his head.
“Yet, police detectives are standing by to arrest him for the offence of culpable homicide by stabbing and killing his friend Usman Abubakar, 18 years old, who is now in the mortuary due to a minor argument.
“Stop fighting amongst yourselves and be patient.”
Nguroje, further said the command is investigating the incident and more details would be provided.
He wrote, “The two actively engaged in a fierce fight using knives attacking themselves. Police arrived and rushed both to the hospital where one was confirmed dead.
“The command is investigating, more details soon.”