The Borno State Police Command has arrested Usakahyel Adamu, a 24-year-old man, for the murder of his 90-year-old grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim, in the Kwaya-Kussar Local Government Area.
The incident occurred when Adamu used a hoe to strike his grandfather in the head during an altercation, resulting in Ibrahim's immediate death.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Nahum Daso, paraded Adamu along with 11 other suspects at the Police headquarters in Maiduguri on Thursday, July 18, 2024. These suspects were arrested for various crimes, including culpable homicide, vandalization, 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.”
The suspect told journalists that he had seizures in his room and that after recovering, he asked his grandfather, who came to see him, what occurred, but 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.
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