A tragic incident unfolded in Lokoja, Kogi State, over the weekend when a 19-year-old man, Abba Yusuf, reportedly fatally stabbed his 60-year-old father, Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Maileather. The shocking event took place around 8:30 p.m. at their residence in the Sarkin-Noma quarters.
Details of the Incident
Alhaji Nuhu Muhammed Bala, the elder brother of the deceased, recounted the harrowing moment he received the news. He revealed that he was at home when his sister informed him of the devastating event. “When my sister called me, she said our brother has been killed by his son. I quickly ran to my brother’s house, only to find out he had already been taken to the hospital,” Bala stated.
Legal Proceedings and Family Dynamics
Following the incident, the suspect, Abba Yusuf, was promptly handed over to law enforcement authorities for further investigation. Bala disclosed that the mother of the accused, along with two of her other children, has reportedly fled the area, adding to the complexity of the situation.
This tragic case has left the community in shock, prompting many to question the circumstances leading to such a violent act within a family. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident as they seek to understand the motives behind this heartbreaking crime.
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