Son allegedly hacks father to death in Jigawa
In a tragic incident, a 20-year-old man identified as Muhammad Salisu allegedly butchered his biological father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete in Jigawa State.
Spokesperson of the Jigawa Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident, said it occurred at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA.
He said the suspect attacked his father, inflicting severe injuries on his shoulder, neck, and chest.
According to Shiisu, the police received information about the attack on Monday, May 5, 2025, at about 10:00 AM.
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara mobilized his patrol team to the scene.
The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Birnin Kudu for medical attention.
Sadly, the medical doctor on duty confirmed him dead.
The body was later handed over to relatives for burial.
The PPRO said the suspect was arrested, and the weapon used in the attack was recovered.
He noted that Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Dutse for further investigation.
Upon completion, the suspect will be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law.
