Tragedy as Teenagers Beat Gombe Man to Death at Wedding Ceremony

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Gombe state – No fewer than five teenagers have been arrested by the police for allegedly beating a man to death during a wedding ceremony in Jauro Ali village, Gombe state.

It was gathered that the tragic incident happened following an argument around 10 p.m on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Police arrest five teenagers for beating Gombe man to death at weddingThe Police have deposited the victim’s body at General Hospital Bajoga for an autopsy.
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The state Police public relations officer, Buhari Abdullahi, said the suspects were arrested after Dotti Manu, the victim’s father, from Wuro Wandara village reported the unfortunate incident.

Abdullahi identified the suspects as Jauro Babawuro (17), Yayaji Bello (16), Baffaji Adamu (16), Babangida Dotti (18), and Yaya Bapati (17), The Punch reports.

Narrating how the incident occurred, the police spokesperson said the suspects attacked the victim with sticks after an agreement between them escalated during the wedding ceremony.

“The victim’s father reported that on December 21, 2024, at about 2200 hrs, during a wedding ceremony, altercations ensued between his son and the suspects, resulting in the suspects using sticks to beat up the victim, who sustained internal injuries.”

According to Abdullahi, the victim was admitted to Kowa Clinic Tongo but later passed away while receiving treatment.

He disclosed that the victim’s body had been deposited at General Hospital Bajoga for an autopsy.

The police PRO added that the teenagers will be charged to court as soon as the police conclude their investigation.

“The case is currently under investigation, and the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”

Abdullahi assured that the Police are working to ensure that justice is served and bring the perpetrators to justice.

TheTalk.NG recalls that Police arrested 16 people involved in the killing of a Policewoman who was on duty after she asked the travellers for their vehicle particulars.

The tragic event happened in front of the Police station in Rivers state when a group of youth numbering more than 30 perpetrated the act.

The Police launched an active investigation to apprehend the other suspects, whose identities remain unknown at the moment.

Man beaten to death for promoting ‘new religion’

In a similar development, TheTalk.NG reported that tragedy struck in Bachi state, northeastern part of Nigeria as an angry mob went wild and beat a man to death.

The deceased identified as Usman was reported killed for promoting a new religion known as the Fera Movement.

The state police Commissioner Auwal Musa, said normalcy has been restored in the affected area.

Source: TheTalk.NG


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