Niger Police Arrest Six Over Death of Man in N100 Food Dispute in Magama
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a violent fight over a N100 food purchase that resulted in the death of a man in Zoma Village, Ibeto District, Magama Local Government Area.
The police said the incident occurred on October 26, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., while the report was received at Nasko Police Division on October 27 at about 6:30 a.m., following information from the Officer-in-Charge of Ibeto Police Outstation.
According to the report, one Rabiu Garba, a resident of Zoma Village, had purchased food worth N100 from a 15-year-old female vendor, Azima Abubakar.
The police said Garba later returned to the vendor, requesting change and claiming that he had earlier paid with a N1,000 note.
However, Azima reportedly maintained that he had purchased food worth N100 and paid the exact amount.
The disagreement escalated into a fight between the two.
During the confrontation, Azima's brother, Abdulrashid Mohammadu, and four brothers of Garba, identified as Garba Kurte, Garba Ibrahim, Garba Abdullahi and Bello Garba, reportedly joined the fight.
The police said the confrontation resulted in grievous injuries to those involved.
Following the incident, the victims were rushed to Ibeto Hospital for treatment, where Abdulrashid Mohammadu later died while receiving medical attention.
The police said six suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.
The corpse of the deceased was subsequently released to his relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
The command said investigation into the incident was ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation and determine the roles of the suspects.
