Man stabs 60-year-old neighbor for wooing his granddaughter
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Malam Sani Yusuf for allegedly stabbing his 60-year-old neighbor, Asabe Zagi, for allegedly making love advances at his granddaughter.
Speaking with Vanguard at the police command, yesterday, Yusuf said:
“My neighbour, Zagi, who is a staff of Bosso Council has been running after my grand daughter and luring her with SIM cards and other things in order to have carnal knowledge of her.
“He denied it when I confronted him, but as far as I know, I am sure that my allegations are correct and I stabbed him severally to teach him a lesson
“I didn’t have the intention of killing him, hence the stabbing but I regret what I have done and I plead for forgiveness.”
Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Muhammad Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect would be arraigned in court soon.
