20-year-old man allegedly kills father with machete in Jigawa

A tragic incident has rocked Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where a 20-year-old man, Muhammad Salisu, allegedly killed his father, Salisu Abubakar, in cold blood.

The heartbreaking development was confirmed in a statement released by the Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, on Monday in Dutse, the state capital. According to the police, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. in the Bakin Kasuwa Quarters of the Sara District.

The suspect, Muhammad Salisu, reportedly attacked his father with a machete, leaving him with severe injuries to the shoulder, neck, and chest. The motive behind the gruesome act has not been made public as investigations are ongoing.

“The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu for medical attention, but unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on call,” he said.

The PPRO disclosed that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara and his patrol team were mobilised and rushed to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the hospital.

“The corpse was later released to the relatives for burial,” Adam said.

However, Adam confirmed that the suspect, Salisu was arrested, and the exhibit (machete) was recovered from him.

In the statement, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, AT Abdullahi, directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Dutse for discreet investigation.

“Upon completion of investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law.

“The police command is determined to ensure justice is served in this heinous crime,” the commissioner said.

The spokesperson, Adam further clarified that the motive behind the gruesome murder is yet to be ascertained, and the police are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident.

He assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent, as he urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.

“The suspect is currently in police custody, and the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Adam concluded.

(Punch)