A minor disagreement among youths in Zannari community, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, turned violent and left one person dead while two others were injured.
According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 10:30 pm on May 28, when an argument reportedly escalated into a physical fight.
During the clash, 20-year-old Abba Alhaji Adamu was allegedly stabbed in the chest. He was taken to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. Another resident, 18-year-old Muhammed Bukar Luwaye, was found unconscious at the scene with injuries and is currently receiving treatment. A third victim, Usman Muhammed, 22, also suffered head injuries during the fight. He was treated at the hospital and later discharged.
All three individuals were said to be from the same community in Mafa Local Government Area.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for an autopsy, while security agencies have begun investigations into the incident.
