The Gombe State Police Command has arrested five teenagers for beating a young man to d3ath following an argument during a wedding ceremony.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, said the suspects, identified as Jauro Babawuro,17, Yayaji Bello,16, Baffaji Adamu,16, Babangida Dotti,18, and Yaya Bapati,17, were arrested after a report was made by the victim’s father.
According to the PPRO, the incident occurred on December 21, 2024, around 10 p.m.
“On 12/12/2024 at about 2000hrs, information received from Officer in charge of Ribadu Police out station, that on same date at about 1800hrs one Dotti Manu age 50yrs ‘m’ of Wuro Wandara village via Ribadu district, reported at the station that on 21/12/2024 at about 2200hrs during wedding ceremony altercations ensued between his son and the above-mentioned suspects and the suspects used sticks and beaten up the said Lamido ‘m’ as a result he sustained an internal injury,” the statement read.
“However, the victim was admitted at Kowa Clinic Tongo where he was treated and later confirmed d3ad while receiving treatment.
“Corpse has been deposited at General Hospital Bajoga for autopsy.
“The case is under investigation and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
The police also urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.
“We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case, and we will do everything in our power to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Abdullahi added.