MAN KILLS YOUNGER BROTHER, CUTS OFF HIS HEAD WITH A HOE IN ADAMAWA

A man suffering from epilepsy identified as Amos Christopher, has been apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly beating up his younger brother to death. NEWS PLATFORM

The 24 years Amos of Dobi village in Ga'anda District, Gombi LGA, killed their last born (4 years old) known as Thyson Christopher and subsequently beheaded him.

The accused, who is battling with the disease, gruesomely murdered his younger brother on Monday, 19th June, 2023 when his health condition became worst.

The suspect and the 1st born of the family, had a seizure and slumped on the 18th June, 2023, where he was brought back home by neighbours.

His health condition deteriorated with a complete change in his behaviour the following morning where he violently attacked his mother and younger brothers who were at home with him.

He grapped the 4 years old boy and dragged him into a room where he locked up the door from inside and beat him up to death. All effort to rescue him by his mother was fruitless.

He carried the dead body outside where he used the hoe in his possession and cut off the head as well as broke it into two.

While being interrogated by the Spokesman of the command SP, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect who hardly speak, said he did not do anything, saying that his younger brother is at home.

Fielding questions from Spokesman, the father of suspect as well as the victim, Christopher Haruna, said that the incident occurred while he was at farm and confirmed that Amos is battling with epilepsy.