25-year-old Elisha Tari, was on Thursday, August 18, arrested by the Adamawa State Police for allegedly killing two of his children, 3 and 5 years respectively in Himikidu community, Michika Local Government Area.
The suspect, who is resident at Himikidu, Michika Local Government Area, was said to have killed his children with stones and sticks which he had used in hitting them on their heads severally.
The incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Michika by the grandfather of the victims.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim’s mother got separated from the suspect two months ago following a misunderstanding.
The suspect was arrested while trying to escape to Cameroon, and is currently in Police custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain the reason behind the murder of his children.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the state Commissioner of Police, CP SK Akande, expressed his sadness over the sad act and has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police CID to take over investigation and ensure prosecution of the suspect to serve as deterrent to others.
