Phone shop operator killed in armed robbery in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A phone shop operator, Idris Yakubu, was on Tuesday stabbed to death during a robbery at his shop and residence in Dakibiyu Village, Abuja.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. when a group of unidentified assailants reportedly broke into his premises, stole several mobile phones, and fatally stabbed him on the left side of his back.
He was later rushed to the Gwarinpa General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead on arrival.
Sources close to the family said the assailants targeted valuable phones before attacking Yakubu, who was believed to have tried to resist the robbery.
Upon receipt of a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer of Jabi Division swiftly dispatched a patrol team to the scene.
A police sources said that the victim was found lying in a pool of blood and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The family of the deceased requested the release of the body for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, and the request was granted after due documentation.
The sources said investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen phones and track down the fleeing suspects.
