The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Muhammad Salisu, for allegedly k!lling his father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete in the Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, May 5, 2025 said the suspect attacked his father with a machete, inflicting serious injuries on his shoulder, neck, and chest.
Adam said the incident occurred around 10 am in Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District.
‘Today, Monday May, 05, 2025, at about 1000hrs, information at Command’s disposal revealed that, one Muhammad Salisu ‘m’ age 20yrs of Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA, attacked his biological father one Salisu Abubakar ‘m’ age 57yrs of the same address with machete,’ the statement read.
Father sustained injuries on his shoulder, neck and chest. Patrol team were mobilized and rushed to the scene. Doctor later confirmed him dead.
The suspect was arrested and the exhibit recovered.
