14-year-old boy punches neighbour to death in Abuja

A 14-year-old boy, identified simply as Danladi, has beaten his 18-year-old neighbour, Biliya Lawal, to death in Gadabiu in the Kwali Area Council of Abuja.

It was gathered that Lawal died after he was punched in the stomach by Danladi during a physical fight at about 6 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

The duo was said to have engaged in a heated exchange of words which led to a fight at their compound in Gadabiu.

A commercial driver in the area, who identified himself as Aliyu, said the reason behind the exchange of words and subsequent brawl between the duo was unknown.

Aliyu disclosed that Lawal fell to the ground and became unconscious after he was punched by Danladi.

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He added that the deceased was rushed to the Kwali General Hospital where he was declared dead.

The driver said: “Both Lawal who is about 18-year-old and Danladi, a 14-year-old boy, live in the same compound located at Gadabiu in Kwali Area Council. I don’t know what in particular led to the exchange of words but it must have been a serious issue.

“The verbal exchange of words became heated and later resulted in a physical fight. The two exchanged blows, in the process, Danladi’s punch hit Lawal in his stomach.

“Lawal fell to the ground and immediately went unconscious. He was immediately rushed to the Kwali General Hospital where the doctor who attended to them pronounced him dead.”

Confirming the incident, the FCT Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that Danladi has been arrested, saying: “I confirm it and the suspect is in custody. The case has been transferred to SCID for further investigation.”

The Star