15yr old boy dies during food fight in Kano

A 15-year-old boy, Ahmed Sulaiman, has been killed during a violent confrontation among teenagers following a disagreement over food in Kano State.

Sulaiman was fatally stabbed during the brawl which involved others,Abdulaziz Garzali, 13, Amiru Sani, 15, and Habu Mani, 14, all residents of the same area.

Informations on the incident which happened at about 9pm on Monday at the Gwangwan Village, Rogo Local Government Area, held that Garzali allegely retrieved a knife from Mani and used it to stab the deceased.

According to a village, Muhammad Tukur, the situation escalated very quickly and what started as a minor disagreement turned deadly within minutes.

Tukur disclosed further that neighbours rushed Sulaiman to Rogo General Hospital for urgent medical attention, where he was later confirmed dead while receiving treatment.

Meanwhile, Kano police authorities have taken the other teenagers into custody to assist with ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Kano State Police Command confirmed that a full inquiry has been launched and assured that appropriate legal steps will follow upon the conclusion of investigations.