Fulani Marriage Rite Gone Wrong As Suitor Dies During Flogging

The traditional Fulani traditional marriage rite, Sharo, went horribly wrong weekend, as a suitor, Yari Inusa, died being flogged by another suitor, Ahmed Saidu.

Saidu who is now with the Katsina State Police Command following his arrest after the sad incident at Durmin Biri village of Kafur Local Government Area.

The duo were said to have engaged in a Fulani traditional game known as Sharo, in which suitors flog each other with the strongest and bravest marrying the bride.

There are reports that rather than Saidu flogging Inusa on the buttocks or back, he decided to hit him (Inusa) on his head leading to his death.

Katsina State police command spokesperson, DSP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the incident, said father of the deceased, Inusa Muhammed, reported the matter to the Police, which led to the arrest of the suspect, Saidu.

Isah said the victim was hit in the presence of many, who came to witness the traditional game, noting that the victim fell on the floor after being hit and was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead. Isah said: “The corpse has been released to the family and buried according to Islamic rites. The suspect, upon arrest, confessed to the crime and as soon as we conclude investigation, we shall charge him to court.”