Man Dies In Katsina Marriage Flogging Game

A young groom-to-be identified as Yari Inusa, has reportedly died during a contest for a lady’s hand in marriage. The sad incident took place at  Durmin Biri village, in Katsina State.

According to Police sources, Inusa died following injuries he sustained on the head during the Fulani traditional game of Sharo with competitor Ahmed Saidu, over their love interest.The game had started with Inusa, who flogged Saidu with no major injuries being inflicted on the latter, issues however arose when it was Saidu to flog Inusa.

Saidu reportedly hit Inusa on the head as against the back, which is the rule of the game. Inusa fainted and later died.

The Katsina State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident.

“Inusa’s father, Mallam, reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Saidu.”

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