Bauchi man allegedly kills 80-year-old father during argument

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Liman Muhammad Baba, for allegedly killing his 80-year-old biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a heated altercation.

The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Thursday at about 10:30 p.m. in Uzum village, in Giade Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the incident to journalists.

According to Wakil, the police in Giade Division received a distress call from a resident, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Sani Omolori, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Giade to launch a discreet investigation.

“Detectives from the division promptly visited the scene and found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect struck his father on the head with a stick, causing him to collapse and die on the spot,” Wakil said.

The victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

It was gathered that during the altercation, Liman allegedly hit his father with a stick, leading to his immediate collapse and loss of consciousness.

Wakil added that the suspect was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.

He noted that a thorough investigation is ongoing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon its conclusion