A 37-year-old man, Munkaila Adamu got arrested for the murder of his biological parents in Gagarawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
According to spokesperson of the State’s Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the case in a statement, the incident occurred on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Unguwar Malamai Quarters in Gagarawa town.
Shiisu shared that the suspect used a wooden pestle and attacked both his father, Ahmad Muhammad and mother, Hauwa Ahmadu,60, in their room.
Muhammad, 70, is reported to be the village head of the community. The police spokesperson further revealed that Munkaila also injured two other persons in the community. The injured have been identified as Kailu Badugu, 65, and Hakalima Ahmadu, 50 and are being treated in the hospital.
While the reason for his actions is yet to be ascertained, the police say they have taken the suspect into custody and commenced an investigation.
Adam said they conveyed the deceased to General Hospital Gumel where they were certified dead. “Suspect was arrested and the exhibit was recovered.” the PPRO added.
Meanwhile, 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.
