Police operatives in Jigawa State have arrested a horse rider, Mohammed Mustapha (25), who knocked down Umar Hassan (70) in Ringim municipality, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
It was learnt that the the horse rider lost control of the animal and knocked down and killed the victim.
This is coming less than a month after another man was knocked down by a horse rider during a wedding horse race.
Jigawa State Police Command’s spokesman, Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said Mustapha was causing nuisance to the society by riding the horse without authorization within Ringim municipality.
He explained that Mustapha hit Umar Hassan who was riding a bicycle and made him suffered injuries and fractures on his legs.
According to him, a team of policemen rushed to the scene and conveyed the victim to Ringim General Hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead.
The police spokesman said the suspect had been arrested and detained in police custody.
He said the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution after conclusion of police investigation.