Man Kills Mother With Pestle in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly beating his mother to death.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday, March 4.
He said: “On February 24, 2025, Peace and Security Committee members in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi reported an incident to the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters.
“At about 3pm, Safiyanu Dalhatu, a 20-year-old male resident of Abujan Kwata, allegedly assaulted his biological mother, Salama Abdullahi, a 40-year-old female of the same residence.
“Safiyanu Dalhatu is accused of attacking Salma Abdullahi with a heavy pestle, resulting in fractures to both of her hands as well as other bodily injuries.”
Wakil stated that upon receiving the report, Divisional Police Officer Abdullahi Muazu led a team of detectives to the scene.
The victim was then transported to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical attention, where she was confirmed dead by a medical professional.
The statement noted that “Initial investigations suggest that the altercation between the suspect and his biological mother precipitated the assault.
“The suspect has been apprehended, and the pestle used in the incident has been recovered and documented as exhibits.”
The PPRO added that the state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad, has ordered a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
He further stated that upon completion of the investigation, the suspect will face prosecution.
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