A 20-year-old man, Safiyanu Dalhatu, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his mother to death with a pestle.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Wakil, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Tuesday, said he was arrested and handed over to the police by the Peace and Security Committee members in the Abujan Kwata area of the state following a report by neighbours.
“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,” Wakili said.
“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.
‘Initial investigations suggest that the altercation between the suspect and his biological mother precipitated the assault.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Abdullahi Muazu, led a team of detectives to the scene and transported the victim to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi for medical attention, where a medical professional confirmed her death.
“The suspect has been apprehended, and the pestle used in the incident has been recovered and documented as exhibits,” the PPRO stated, adding that the state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad, has directed a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
Source: Ripples