A tragic incident in Minna has left a community in shock after a 23-year-old man reportedly stabbed his childhood friend to death during Maghrib prayer.
The dispute began over a sachet of Pure Water meant for ablution at the mosque and quickly escalated into a deadly altercation.
Abdulazeez, the accused, struck his 20-year-old friend, Sadiq, multiple times with a knife.
Authorities have arrested Abdulazeez, who remains in detention. If charged and convicted, he would face capital punishment under Nigerian law.
The incident has sparked outrage on why a worshipper would bring a weapon to a place of worship.
The shocking incident has ignited discussions across online platforms, with many Nigerians expressing disbelief at how a simple argument over water could escalate into a fatal stabbing.
