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A 20-year-old man allegedly killed his father with a machete in Gwaram Local Government Area, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, the incident occurred around 10 am in Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District.
According to 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 Centre, Birnin Kudu for medical attention, but unfortunately, he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on call,” he said.
“The corpse was later released to the relatives for burial,” Adam said.
However, Adam confirmed that the suspect was arrested, and the exhibit (machete) was recovered from him.
The PPRO disclosed that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara and his patrol team were mobilised 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, the suspect was arrested, and the exhibit (machete) was recovered from him.
“The suspect is currently in police custody, and the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Adam concluded.
