A family dispute that erupted during a wedding ceremony in Kayari village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State, has left one person dead and several others injured.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on January 13, at the residence of Wakili Sumaye, when a violent confrontation broke out between members of the Manu and Ibrahim families.
During the clash, the feuding parties reportedly attacked one another with cutlasses, inflicting serious injuries. Four men, Abdullahi Manu (30), Adamu Manu (27), Ilyasu Manu (30), and Mohammadu Ibrahim (20) all from the same address, were taken to the Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters and later rushed to the General Hospital, Damagum.
Abdullahi Manu was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor, while the remaining victims are receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries.
The Yobe State Police Command said investigations into the incident have commenced, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend suspects who fled the scene.
