The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Liman Muhammad Baba, for allegedly killing his 80-year-old biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a heated altercation.
The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Thursday at about 10:30 p.m. in Uzum village, in Giade Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesman of the Command, SP Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the incident in a phone interview with Salient Times
According to Wakil, the police in Giade Division received a distress call from a resident, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Sani Omolori, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Giade to launch a discreet investigation.
“Detectives from the division promptly visited the scene and found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect struck his father on the head with a stick, causing him to collapse and die on the spot,” Wakil said.
The victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
It was gathered that during the altercation, Liman allegedly hit his father with a stick, leading to his immediate collapse and loss of consciousness.
Wakil added that the suspect was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.
He noted that a thorough investigation is ongoing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon its conclusion.
