A 12 year-old boy, Yusuf Abubakar has been shot dead by his elder brother while testing the efficacy of a procured gun charm in Dutse, Gogo town via Kaiama, Kaiama LGA of Kwara state.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police, Kwara state command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi said “At about 2200hrs, of 2/10/2022, a report was recieved at Kaiama police station about the killing of one Yusuf Abubakar ‘M’ aged 12 yrs, by his elder brother named Abubakar Abubakar both sons of one Abubakar Abubakar a hunter in Dutse Gogo town via Kaiama, during the process of testing the efficacy of newly procured gunshot protective charm.
“This incident happened after fortifying themselves with the protective charm, the elder son brought his father’s dane gun and shot his younger sibling, the charm failed and the 12year old Yusuf Abubakar died on the spot. The culprit escaped into the bushes immediately the act was committed.
“Investigation into the matter have commenced as directed by the Commissioner of Police Kwara State, CP Paul Odama.
“Parents and guidances are advised to monitor the activities of their children and avoid doing certain unsavory activities while their children and wards watches, to prevent incidents of this nature.”
