LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 72-year-old palace guard identified as Manu Dogari, has been brutally attacked and left in a coma by the uncle of his betrothed.
The incident occurred in Ngelzama town, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.
According to eye witness report, the Palace guard visited the lady, Adama, whom he intended to marry. As they were discussing, Adama’s 63 year-old uncle, Malam Adamu Sai Baba, passed by, noticed the old man with his niece and attacked Dogari with a hoe on his head, causing him to fall into a coma.
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The eyewitness further revealed that the dispute started when Dogari expressed his desire to marry Adama, who happened to be a widow, a move her uncle strongly objected to.
Despite the uncle’s disapproval, Dogari remained adamant.
However, following the incident, the victim was rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Damaturu for immediate medical attention.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Yobe State Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident.
“The incident occurred in Angwa Sarki, Sabon Gari, Ngelzama. The suspect has been apprehended, and an investigation is currently underway,” DSP Abdulkarim said.
