A 13-year-old boy has been arrested by the
Police in Bauchi State for allegedly killing a
six-year-old boy in a bid to snatch N500 from
him.
The police, in a statement issued on Tuesday
by its spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, said
the incident occurred at Runtum Village in
Nabordo District of the state.
The statement indicated that the six-year-old
boy was sent by his mother with the money to
buy fire wood, when the suspect allegedly
stabbed him on the neck and stomach.
The police said the victim was rushed to
General Hospital, Toro, where he was certified
dead by a doctor.
It said police detectives attached to Toro
Division have visited the scene of the crime
and arrested the suspect, who was helping
them with their investigation.
The statement said the suspect would be
charged to court as soon as the investigation
was concluded.
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