Man Kills Parents With Pestle in Jigawa

A man identified as Munkaila Adamu has been arrested for killing his parents in Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the development in a statement said the incident happened on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Unguwar Malamai Quarters in Gagarawa town.

According to him, the suspect used a wooden pestle to attacked both his father, Ahmad Muhammad, 70, and mother, Hauwa Ahmadu, 60, in their room.

He stated that upon receiving information on the ugly incident, the Police rushed to the scene and conveyed the victims to the Gumel General Hospital where they were confirmed dead.

However two other persons were injured by the suspect during the attack, Kailu Badugu, ‘m’ 65yrs, and Hakalima Amadu ‘f’ 50yrs, both from Zarada-Sabuwa village, Gagarawa LGA.

It was learnt that Muhammad, was the village head of the community.

Although the reason for Adamu actions could not be ascertained, the police said they have taken the suspect into custody and commenced investigation.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Aliyu Sale Tafida, has directed that the case should be transfer to SCIID Dutse immediately for discreet investigation and possible prosecution of the culprit.