Nigeria: Police speak on two murder cases in Borno

Nigeria: Police speak on two murder cases in Borno

By: Our Reporter

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old young man, Usakahyel Adamu, for killing his 90-year-old grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Nahum Daso, said the incident occurred on July 7, 2024, at about 1600 HRS.

According to the police, 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 1400 HRS, his son, Usakahyel Adamu ‘M’ 24 years old, used a hoe and hit his grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim ‘M’ 90 years old, on the head. As a result, he sustained a serious injury and died on the spot.

“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. The suspect will be charged with the DPP for legal advice and prosecution,” ASP Daso said.

He also said that “on the 4th of July, 2024, at about 0430 HRS, one Bulama Mulikabu M’ of Kautikari Village, Chibok LGA, reported at Chibok Police Station that on the same date, at about 0700 HRS, one Lydia Aji F’, 40 years old, and her husband, one Aji Makinta M’, had a violent fight, which resulted in the wife Lydia Aji striking her husband on the head with an axe, and he died on the spot.”.

He further explained that “investigation further revealed that the couples had a misunderstanding over their daughter, Rachael Aji, 13 years old, who stole a goat and sold it to an unknown person. The angry father then asked them to leave his house. The case is still under investigation.”

Nigeria: Police speak on two murder cases in Borno