Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 13-year-old boy for st@bbing one Adamu Bukar Tamba, 19, to d3ath in Damaturu.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu said
the incident occurred on September 10, 2026 following an argument between the
suspect, Umar Suleiman and Adamu.
The PPRO said the victim's father reported the incident at
the ‘B’ Divisional Headquarters, Damaturu.
According to ASP Aliyu, detectives mobilized to the scene
after receiving the report and found the victim in a pool of blood.
He said the victim was rushed to the Specialist Hospital,
Damaturu, for treatment but was later confirmed d3ad by a doctor.
"On 10th September 2026, one Bukar Tamba 'M' of Maduri
Ward, Damaturu, reported at the ‘B’ Divisional Headquarters, Damaturu, that his
son, one Adamu Bukar Tamba 'M' 19 yrs of the same address, had been st@bbed
with a knife by one Umar Suleiman 'M' 13yrs of the same address,” the
statement read.
"Upon receipt of the report, detectives attached to the
Division immediately mobilised to the scene, where they found the victim in a
pool of blood.
"However, while receiving treatment, he was confirmed
d3ad by the attending medical doctor.
"The suspect was arrested and is currently in Police
custody.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident
occurred during an argument between the two.
“Investigation is ongoing to establish the full
circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served in
accordance with the law.”
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