Police in Kwara State have launched a manhunt for a suspect ,Abubakar Abubakar who killed his younger brother while testing the efficacy of a certain anti- bullet juju failed
Kwara State Police spokesman Ajayi Okasanmi who confirmed the incident, in a statement said the suspect ,on Sunday shot death his 12-year- old younger brother, Yusuf Abubakar in Kwara state.
The incident happened in Dutse Dogo, Kaiama local government area while the duo was allegedly testing the efficacy of gunshot protective charm they newly acquired. The late Yusuf and Abubakar are sons of the same father.Okasanmi said: “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 12 years old Yusuf Abubakar died on the spot.
“The culprit escaped into the bushes immediately the act was committed.
“Investigation into the matter have commenced as directed by the commissioner of police.
“Parents and guidances are advised 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.”
The name of their father is also Abubakar Abubakar, a hunter in the community.