He was said to have slit the throat of an 11-year-old JSS 1 student, Jubril Sadi Mato, with a razor blade at about 10:00 pm on Saturday night.

Jubril was, however, immediately rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teachings hospital, where surgery was conducted on him.

His parents, who live in Yobe State, said they had received a disturbing call on Sunday morning from the school authority asking them to come over.

“Though in critical condition, he is

breathing normally, I thank God that he is still breathing.