Maiduguri, Borno State – Borno State Police command announced the arrest of twelve suspects on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Spokesperson DSP Nahum Daso revealed the arrests during a press conference.
One case involves a 24-year-old man, Usakahyel Adamu, arrested for allegedly killing his 90-year-old grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim, in Kwaya-Kussar Local Government Area. Police say Adamu struck his grandfather with a hoe during an argument.
The remaining eleven suspects face charges including separate cases of culpable homicide, vandalism, possession of marijuana, and theft.
“On the 7th July 2024 at about 1600HRS One Adamu Yakubu ‘M’ of Paga Gusi Village Kwaya – Kussar L.G.A reported at Kwaya Kusar Police Station that, on the same date at about 1400HRS his son one Usakahyel Adamu ‘M’ 24yrs used a hoe and hit his grandfather one Yakubu Ibrahim ‘M’ 90yrs on his head as a result he sustained serious injury and d!ed on the spot,” the statement read.
“Investigation further revealed that the said Usakahyel had an altercation with his grandfather on the allegation that his grandfather was insulting him and pushing him without any reasonable cause.
“The suspect has been arrested and the hoe was recovered and registered as an exhibit. Suspect will be charged to the DPP for legal advice and prosecution.”
Adamu reportedly told journalists that he had experienced a seizure in his room and that after recovering, he questioned his grandfather, who came to see him, about what had happened. However, the elderly man refused to respond.
“He was just insulting me, and when I tried to get out of the room he pushed me back. I then picked a hoe and hit him on his back and head. I was not in my senses when I did that, I am really sorry,” Adamu said.
