The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Abdulazeez Abubakar, for allegedly st@bbing his 20-year-old friend, Sadiq Sani, to d3ath following an argument over sachet water. LIB reported that the incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Both the suspect and the deceased person were childhood friends and residents along Adamawa road in Dutsen-Kura-Hausa Area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Eyewitnesses revealed that the disagreement began over sachet water, popularly known as pure water, intended for ablution during preparations for the Maghrib prayer. It was gathered that what initially appeared to be a minor misunderstanding escalated into a violent confrontation. Despite desperate efforts to save his life, the victim succumbed to his wounds. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Thursday, December 18. He said the suspect had already been arrested and was under investigation. On 17/12/2025 at about 7.40pm, report indicated that there was a fight at Dutsen-Kura between one Abdulazeez Abubakar, 23yrs, and Sadiq Sani, 20yrs, both of Dutsen-Kura Minna, which led to the d3ath of Sani, the PPRO said. Police operatives of GRA Division rushed to the scene, and arrested Abubakar. The incident is under investigation and the suspect will soon be transferred to the SCID, Minna for further necessary action.
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