STABBING INCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENT IN KONTAGORA

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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By: Fasasi Hammad

A Niger State resident, 18-year-old Jafar Musa, has killed 25-year-old student Seyi Simon of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Kontagora.

The incident occurred on Easter Sunday during a party organized for newly admitted students at the school hall in Kontagora LGA.

Reports indicate that a disagreement arose between Musa, from Angwan-Gwari in Kontagora, and Simon. During the altercation, Musa allegedly stabbed Simon with a dagger. Simon was rushed to the General Hospital in Kontagora, where he was pronounced dead.

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Musa was promptly arrested and is being held for further investigation.

Confirming the incident, Niger State Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun stated:

“On 5/4/2026 at about 1:40 a.m., it was reported at A Div Kontagora that during a party for newly admitted students at FUE Kontagora, a misunderstanding occurred between Jafar Musa, 18, of Angwan-Gwari, and Seyi Simon, 25, a student of the school.

“In the course of the fight, Musa stabbed Simon with a dagger. The victim was taken to the General Hospital in Kontagora, where he was confirmed dead. The suspect has been arrested for further investigation.”