By Khalid Doya Idris Bauchi
A disturbing incident has occurred in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi, where a 20-year-old son, Safiyanu Dalhatu, allegedly assaulted and killed his biological mother, Salama Abdullahi, 40, with a heavy pestle.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on February 24, 2025, around 3:00 pm. Members of the Peace and Security Committee in the area reported the matter to the 'A' Divisional Police Headquarters, prompting a swift response from the authorities.
Divisional Police Officer CSP Abdullahi Muazu led a team of detectives to the scene and rushed the victim to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi for medical attention. Unfortunately, she was later confirmed dead by a medical professional.
Bauchi Police Command spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil stated that preliminary investigations indicate that an altercation between the suspect and his mother led to the fatal assault. "The suspect has been arrested, and the pestle used in the attack has been recovered as evidence," Wakil said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, has ordered a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). According to Wakil, upon completion of the investigation, the suspect will be prosecuted in a court of law.
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