Teen accidentally shoots friend with father’s gun in Niger
A tragic incident occurred when Emmanuel Danladi, 16, allegedly shot and killed his friend, Titus Joseph, 15, with a dane gun owned by his father, Danladi Baba. The shooting happened while the boys were playing at Emmanuel’s residence in Kwamba, Suleja. Police responded to the scene, evacuated the victim, and arrested both Emmanuel and his father. The case is currently under investigation by the authorities.
What happened
- Emmanuel Danladi allegedly shot Titus Joseph with his father’s loaded dane gun while playing at home.
- The incident took place on March 1, 2026, in Kwamba, Suleja Local Government Area.
- Police operatives evacuated Titus Joseph’s body to Suleja General Hospital.
- Both Emmanuel Danladi and his father, Danladi Baba, were arrested for alleged negligence and culpable homicide.
- The gun was recovered, and the suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna for further investigation.
