Jigawa Police arrest son for allegedly stabbing father to death

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By Aisha Saleh 

A gruesome incident has occurred in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where a 20-year-old man, Muhammad Salisu, allegedly killed his biological father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete. 

Confirming the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jigawa State Command, SP Shi'isu Adam, said the incident occurred today (Monday), May 5, 2025, at about 10:00 am in Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District.

According to SP Adam, the suspect attacked his father with a machete, inflicting serious injuries on his shoulder, neck, and chest. 

"The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Birnin Kudu for medical attention, but unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on call," he said.

The PPRO disclosed that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara and his patrol team were mobilized and rushed to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the hospital. 

"The corpse was later released to the relatives for burial," Adam said.

However, SP Adam confirmed that the suspect, Muhammad Salisu, was arrested, and the exhibit (machete) was recovered. 

"The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Dutse for discreet investigation," he further explained.

As quoted by SP Adam, CP Abdullahi said, "Upon completion of investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law. The police command is determined to ensure justice is served in this heinous crime."

He further clarified that the motive behind the gruesome murder is yet to be ascertained, and the police are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. 

Meanwhile, the police command has assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent. 

"The suspect is currently in police custody, and the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident," SP Adam emphasised.

The police command has also urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.