Man k!lls friend in Kebbi after argument
A man was found de@d in a pool of blood this morning, July 21, at the entrance of the central market in Gotar Aliero by Oando in Birnin Kebbi.
The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that the victim, 35-year-old Auwal Umar from Katami village in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, was allegedly k!lled by his friend following an earlier dispute.
Investigations revealed that Umar and the suspect, 30-year-old Bello Amakwa from Birnin Kebbi, had a heated argument earlier in the day at Kara Market. According to police, Amakwa later returned at night with a knife and attacked Umar while he was asleep.
Amakwa has been arrested and is currently in police custody. He reportedly confessed to committing the murd£r during interrogation.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, warned young people against taking the law into their own hands. He assured the public that justice would be served, emphasizing that such acts will not be tolerated in the state.
