The incident occurred on September 28, 2023, in Darawa quarters, Dutsinma Local Government Area, and was the result of a heated altercation between the students over a relationship with a fellow female student.
According to ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, the command's public relations officer, the altercation tragically escalated, resulting in the death of one of the students involved. However, he dismissed insinuations that the incident was linked to religious issues.
The Katsina State Police Command is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.
The command is diligently collecting and analysing all available evidence, and updates will be shared with the public to ensure transparency.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has called on the general public to remain calm while the investigation is ongoing.
Nasir Ibrahim-Barda, the deceased student's father, has urged the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation and ensure that anyone found guilty is punished according to the law to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.