Man allegedly kills neighbour in Niger

The Police in Niger have arrested one Mohammed Isa, 27, of Dogon Ruwa village of Bosso Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbour, Umaru Abubakar, 30, with a Dane gun. The Commissioner of Police in the state,  Usman Adamu, disclosed this in Minna on Saturday. Adamu said that on […]

The Police in Niger have arrested one Mohammed Isa, 27, of Dogon Ruwa village of Bosso Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbour, Umaru Abubakar, 30, with a Dane gun.

The Commissioner of Police in the state,  Usman Adamu, disclosed this in Minna on Saturday.

Adamu said that on December 5 at about 18:30 hours the cattle of Umaru Abubakar, a cattle rearer entered the farm of the suspect.

He said Isa shot the cattle rearer at the farm.

“The victim was rushed to Minna General Hospital where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel on duty, ” he said.

The commissioner said the police command had already commenced investigation into the matter after which the suspect would be charged to court.

He warned people against taking the law into their hands. (NAN)