Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hussaini Abubakar, for brutally k!lling his biological mother in the Gumel Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred in Dantanoma quarters on Sunday, June
29, 2025.
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 1, SP Shi'isu Lawan
Adam, the command spokesperson, revealed that the suspect repeatedly struck his
75-year-old mother in the head with blocks of mud.
She died on Monday after being taken to Gumel General
Hospital.
“The Jigawa
State Police Command is deeply saddened to report a tragic and disturbing
incident of matricide that occurred in Dantanoma quarters Gumel Local
Government Area of the State,” the statement read.
"On
Sunday, 29th June 2025, at about 2000hrs, operatives of the Gumel Divisional
Police Headquarters received a direct complaint regarding a violent assault
involving a mother and her son.
"Upon
arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a 30-year-old suspect, identified
as Hussaini Abubakar 'm' age 30 yrs of Dantanoma quarters had brutally attacked
and killed his biological mother, one Dahara Mu'azu 'f' age 75yrs by repeatedly
striking her head with mud blocks.
"The
victim was found in a pool of blood with severe head injuries and was
immediately rushed to the Gumel General Hospital for treatment.
"On
June 30, 2025, a medical doctor on duty confirmed that the elderly woman had
d!ed.
"The
suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody, cooperating with
investigators. He will be charged to court upon completion of a discreet
investigation.
"The
Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, psc, condemned the heinous act in the
strongest terms, describing it as inhuman, barbaric, and utterly
reprehensible.
"He has
directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department
(CID), to take over the case and ensure that justice is served without delay.
"The
Command also uses this medium to call on members of the public to always report
early signs of mental health crises or domestic violence to the nearest police
station or community leaders, to prevent avoidable tragedies.
“The Jigawa
State Police Command remains committed to upholding law and order, protecting
lives, and ensuring justice for victims of crime across the state.”
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