Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command are investigating the killing of a 12-year-old boy identified as Yusuf Abubakar.
Abubakar, was killed by his elder brother identified as Abubakar Abubakar while testing the efficacy of a newly procured gunshot protective charm.
The brothers are said to be sons of one Abubakar Abubakar, a hunter in Dutse Gogo town via Kaiama.
”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.” SP Okansanmi Ajayi, spokesperson of the command said.
According to the police spokesperson, investigation into the matter has commenced as directed by the Commissioner of Police Kwara State, CP Paul Odama.
Ajayi, called on parents and guidances 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.
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