Love rivalry turns deadly as young man killed over girl

Tragedy struck in Tunga Wawa community, Kontagora, as a love rivalry between two young men ended in the death of one of them.

According to reports, the victim, identified as Nasiru Amadu, was allegedly attacked by his rival, Tanko Sule, over a girl both had shown interest in. Eyewitnesses said Sule, accompanied by some friends, stormed Amadu’s residence on Friday night and subjected him to a brutal beating.

Before passing away, Amadu reportedly mentioned Sule as his attacker, a statement that led to the suspect’s arrest by the police.

Amadu was discovered in a critical state with blood coming out from his mouth by his mother who called for help. Neighbours rushed him to a local chemist for emergency care before taking him to Kawon Kontagora hospital where Amadu died around 10 am on Saturday.

Before giving up the ghost, Amadu identified Sule as his attacker saying that Sule had been harassing him over a girl he (Amadu) had proposed to, often insulting him for going to see the girl.

Neighbours told our reporter that Sule has been arrested by the police who are conducting further investigation.