Family Tragedy: Two Killed In Adamawa Farmland Dispute

Two people were killed in Adamawa State after a land dispute escalated into a fatal shooting by the suspect, Mali Emmanuel.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two people have been killed in Adamawa State following a dispute over farmland.

The deceased, Emmanuel Hamma Shehu and Almond Hamma Shehu, were allegedly shot by Mali Emmanuel, with whom they had a quarrel over the land.

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The Adamawa Police Command, which arrested the suspect, stated that Mali Emmanuel fired a gun at the two victims, resulting in their deaths.

Adamawa police spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, explained that the 31-year-old suspect had a dispute with the victims over a farm located in Bori, Jada LGA, which escalated into a fight.

“During the altercation, Emmanuel used his Dane gun and shot the victims, leading to their unfortunate death,” the police PRO said.

Nguroje added that Mali Emmanuel who is a vigilante operative, was arrested “for firing and killing of the deceased who are residents of Bori village in the Koma District of Jada Local Government Area.

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According to the PPRO, further investigations are continuing, after which the suspect will be charged to court.

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