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