By John Ogunsemore
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Safiyanu Dalhatu, for the alleged murder of his mother.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Ahmed Wakil disclosed this in a Tuesday statement.
According to the statement, the suspect killed his 40-year-old mother, Salama Abdullahi, with a pestle in Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi metropolis.
Wakil said, “On February 24, members of the Peace and Security Committee in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi around 3:00 pm reported the incident to the police headquarters.
“That a 20-year-old suspect of the same resident allegedly assaulted his 40-year-old biological mother with a heavy pestle, resulting in fractures to both of her hands as well as other bodily injuries.
“Receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Abdullahi Muazu, promptly led a team of detectives to the scene and subsequently transported the victim to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital in Bauchi for medical attention.
“Unfortunately, a medical professional later confirmed her death, while initial investigations suggested that the altercation between the suspect and his mother precipitated the assault.”
The police spokesman said the pestle used by the suspect has been recovered as exhibit.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
Wakil said the suspect would be arraigned in court on completion of the investigation.