Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger

News Express |6th Oct 2025 | 166
Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger

CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, Niger State Commissioner of Police




By ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA

At least two persons have been killed following a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.

Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, after a heated argument between Iliyasu Umar Sayidi, 30, and Ahmadu Isah, 25, both of Bukka village, escalated into a fight.

According to the sources, the two men engaged each other in a brawl and stabbed themselves with a dagger, inflicting severe injuries.

They were rushed to the General Hospital, Jebba, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.

Police operatives visited the scene, photographed the corpses, and deposited them at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), sources said. (Zagazola)




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