300-level student, Seyi Simon stabbed to death at night party in Kontagora

A 300-level student of the Federal University of Education, Kotangora, Niger State in the North Central Nigeria, identified as Seyi Somon has been stabbed to death during a party organized for the newly admitted students on Saturday night.

The freshers’ party was took place in the hall where students gathered in their numbers for the party before the tragedy struck.

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Midway into the party, conflict erupted between the deceased and the suspect, who was identified as Jafar Musa, who was said to be a member of Man O’ War.

It wasn’t known immediately what led to the altercation, but a student who pleased that his name be hidden said, the disagreement started as an insignificant issue, before it degenerated into a violence.

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The Police Public Relations Officer of Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident, saying the deceased died as a result of a violent stab during a fight, adding that the suspect has been arrested.

“On April 5, 2026, at about 1:40 a.m., a report was received at ‘A’ Division Kontagora that during a party organised by students for newly admitted students at the school hall, a misunderstanding occurred between one Jafar Musa, 18, of Angwan-Gwari area of Kontagora, and one Seyi Simon, 25, a student of the institution,” he said.

Abiodun disclosed that the injured student was immediately taken to the General Hospital in Kontagora for treatment but was confirmed dead on arrival.

“In the course of the fight, Jafar Musa stabbed the student with a dagger. The victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Kontagora, where he was confirmed dead. The suspect has been arrested and is currently under investigation,” he added.

The police spokesperson said the suspect is in custody while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

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