There was pandemonium in Durmin Biri village in Kafur area of Katsina state following the death of a young man who died during a flogging game, competing for a bride.
The man, identified as Yari Inusa, died following the injuries he sustained on the head during the Fulani marriage traditional game called Sharo.
Sharo is a Fulani traditional game where two men flog each other for a woman’s hand in marriage, whoever wins marries the said lady.
Police intelligence revealed that Inusa died during the ‘Sharo’ challenge with another man identified as Ahmed Saidu.
Inusa had allegedly flogged Saidu without any incident, however, Inusa met his death when it was Saidu’s turn to take on the challenge.
Saidu had reportedly hit Inusa on the head instead of his back as the rules of the game stipulate.
Inusa fainted after he was struck on the head and later died.
The Katsina State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident.
He said, “Inusa’s father, Mallam, reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Saidu.”
He also said Inusa’s corpse had been released to the family and buried according to Islamic rites.
