Suspected Mentally Unstable Man Arrested for Stabbing Death in Minna
Mubarak, a suspected mentally unstable man, was arrested for fatally stabbing Shamseen Danshehu, 25, during a fight in Kwangila, Minna. Danshehu was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The police are investigating the incident further.
A man named Mubarak, believed to be mentally unstable, has been arrested by the Niger State Police for the stabbing death of 25-year-old Shamseen Danshehu. The violent incident occurred on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area of Minna, Niger’s capital, where Mubarak allegedly stabbed Danshehu during a fight between the two men.
Following the altercation, Danshehu was immediately taken to Minna General Hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Local residents reported they were unaware of what instigated the fight, although they noted that Mubarak was frequently seen scavenging through garbage in the area.
Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident, stating, “The suspect was arrested.” He elaborated on the events by indicating that Mubarak, described as a scavenger who was likely suffering from mental illness, attacked Danshehu with scissors during their confrontation. The police are conducting further investigations into the matter.
The tragic stabbing of Shamseen Danshehu by Mubarak, a man suspected to be mentally unstable, highlights issues surrounding mental health and public safety. Despite the lack of clarity regarding the fight’s cause, the incident has drawn attention to the presence of mentally ill individuals in community spaces. The police have taken Mubarak into custody for further investigation, seeking to clarify the circumstances surrounding this fatal conflict.
Original Source: dailypost.ng
