A boy, Mohammed Isah, who allegedly stabbed his friend Nurudeen Nuhu to death over mobile phone set has been arrested by the police in Niger State.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the two friends fought over a mobile phone set in the abattoir area, Kwata Tayi village, Minna and Mohammed Isah allegedly stabbed Nurudeen with a knife in the stomach.

It was learnt that the incident occurred yesterday morning, with reports saying when Nurudeen was stabbed he immediately collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed to LEADERSHIP that “ it was reported at GRA Division that there was the fight between one Mohammed Isah of Angwan-Biri and Nurudeen Nuhu of Angwan-Daji at Abattoir area, Kwata Tayi village over a handset issue.

“During the fight, Mohammed Isah allegedly stabbed Nurudeen with a knife in the stomach. Police operatives attached to the Division moved to the scene and rushed the victim to the Gen. Hospital where he gave up the ghost and was confirmed dead,” he further disclosed.

He confirmed that “Mohammed Isah was arrested and a preliminary investigation is ongoing. He will soon be transferred to SCID for further investigation and prosecution.”

The PPRO, however, said monitoring continued as police patrol teams have been stationed in the area to restore normalcy in case of reprisal moves in the area notorious for youth restiveness.