By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
A 22-year-old man, Alfred Julius has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his elder brother to death in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The incident happened on Thursday at Sabuwar, following a misunderstanding between the suspect and his 30-year-old elder brother, Augustine Julius, leading to physical combat.
An eyewitness told Newsmen that Alfred stabbed his elder brother (Augustine) with a knife, leading to his death.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He explained that “on 5/1/2021, at about 2200hrs, police received information that there was a wounded victim taken to Rashid Shekoni Teaching Hospital, Dutse, after a fight.”
He said the police swung into action and rushed to the hospital and discovered that one Augustine Julius was stabbed with a knife by his younger brother after having a disagreement.
Shiisu said the victim was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.
He said the suspect took to his heels after he committed the crime, and that effort was on top gear with the assistance of his relatives to get him arrested and brought to book.
