Man kills brother over mango in Borno state

A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, in Kaga local government area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one of them and the hospitalisation of the other.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 25 at about 9:00am when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari area, Benishiekh.

The brothers inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.

However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.

The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.