Father kills 17-year-old son in Yobe over unknown dispute

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A 17-year-old boy, Abdulra’uf Abdullahi, was allegedly stabbed to death by his father during a domestic dispute in Chirokusko Village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.

 

Zagazola Makama gathered from sources that the  tragic incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, when the father, identified as Danga Shiru Wanzam, reportedly attacked the teenager with a knife, stabbing him in the chest over an issue that has yet to be determined.

 

Police operatives who visited the scene rushed the victim to the General Hospital in Babbangida, where a medical officer on duty certified him dead on arrival

 

Community members have expressed shock over the incident, describing the deceased as a quiet and respectful youth. 

 

Police sat efforts  are ongoing to locate the suspect, who fled the area shortly after the incident.

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