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The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old Muhammad Salisu for allegedly killing his father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete in the Gwaram Local Government Area.
According to the police spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the attack occurred on Monday, May 5, 2025, around 10 a.m. in the Bakin Kasuwa Quarters of Sara District. The suspect allegedly struck his father with a machete, causing severe injuries to his shoulder, neck, and chest.
“The suspect, Muhammad Salisu, attacked his 57-year-old father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete, resulting in injuries to the victim’s shoulder, neck, and chest,” said Adam in a statement.
Following the attack, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara and his team responded swiftly, transporting the victim to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Birnin Kudu. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead by the attending doctor. His body was later released to his family for burial.
The suspect was arrested at the scene, and the machete used in the attack was recovered. Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, has ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for further investigation.
Upon the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be arraigned in court to face the full legal consequences.
