By Muhammad Salisu
The operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Miga arrested one Usman Sama'ila of Duja ward, Tsakuwama Village, Miga LGA for alleged murder of a Seventeen (17) month old stepson.
The suspect was arrested by NSCDC operatives on Thursday, 3rd day of September, 2020 around 1600hrs.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Dutse by the Command Public Relation Officer, SC Adamu Shehu, said that, the incidence occured on 14th August, 2020, when the suspect was alleged to have taken his Seventeen (17) month old stepson, Adamu Gambo, to a farm and strangled him which eventually led to his death.
According to the statement also, "The suspect tried to cover his heinous act by relating the child's death to cold related infections, but his wife suspected foul play.
SC Shehu therefore revealed that, the mother of the baby during interrogation stated that, her husband (Sama'ila) attempted to strangle the poor child about two times, of which the second attempt was in her presence, due to the intense dislike of the child, but was not successful.
"After thorough interrogation by the Intelligence and Investigation team of the Command, Sama'ila confessed to have committed the crime saying, that the Baby was a distraction and interference to his love life. He wants his wife to give him all her love and attention," the statement added.
Bahayura a second wife to the suspect (Sama'ila), and his love. She had married Gambo, the father of deceased ( Adamu) and later married the suspect after the termination of her first marriage.
"Preliminary medical examination on the suspect's mental condition reveals no trace of mental disorder, however, he will be taken to a Psychiatric Hospital in Kazaure, Jigawa state to properly ascertain his mental status before being charged to a court of competent jurisdiction," said SC Shehu.
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