Shocking Incident in Jigawa: 20-Year-Old Detained for Alleged Attack on His Father with a Machete
In a shocking turn of events, the Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Muhammad Salisu, for allegedly killing his father, Salisu Abubakar, with a machete in the Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The heartbreaking incident has left the local community in shock as authorities work to uncover the motive behind the crime.
The Police Command's spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the gruesome incident in a statement issued on Monday, May 5, 2025. According to the statement, the young man, Muhammad Salisu, attacked his father with a machete, inflicting severe injuries on the victim's shoulder, neck, and chest.
The incident took place around 10 a.m. in the Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, located in the Sara District of Gwaram Local Government Area. SP Adam provided more details about the tragic event, explaining the chain of events that unfolded that morning.
Details of the Incident
In the statement, SP Adam outlined the key details of the incident:
"Today, Monday May, 05, 2025, at about 1000hrs, information at Command's disposal revealed that, one Muhammad Salisu 'm' age 20yrs of Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA, attacked his biological father one Salisu Abubakar 'm' age 57yrs of the same address with machete."
The police further revealed that the attack left the victim, Salisu Abubakar, with deep cuts and wounds on his shoulder, neck, and chest. Despite the immediate response by the police, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Response and Medical Efforts
Upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer of Sara and his patrol team swiftly responded to the scene of the attack. They managed to evacuate the victim, Salisu Abubakar, to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Birnin Kudu for medical treatment. Unfortunately, despite the medical team's best efforts, the victim was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. The statement revealed, "The victim was evacuated to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Birnin Kudu for medical attention, but unfortunately the medical doctor on call confirmed him d3ad. Corpse was later released to the relatives for burial."
Investigation and Next Steps
Following the arrest of the suspect, Muhammad Salisu, the police confirmed that the machete used in the attack was recovered as evidence. The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, psc, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Dutse for a thorough and discreet investigation.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that, upon the completion of the investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law.
"Upon completion of investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court to face the full weight of the law."
This tragic incident has raised numerous questions, and the police investigation is set to reveal the motive behind this horrific crime. Local residents and family members of the victim are left grappling with the senseless loss of a life in their community. As the investigation continues, the authorities are determined to ensure justice is served.
