Man Beats Mother To Death With Pestle
A 20-year-old man, Safiyanu Dalhatu, has allegedly beaten his mother to death in Bauchi State.
The state police command confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a press release issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil.
He explained that, “On February 24, 2025, Peace and Security Committee members in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi reported an incident to the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters.
“At about 3pm, Safiyanu Dalhatu, a 20-year-old male resident of Abujan Kwata, allegedly assaulted his biological mother, Salama Abdullahi, a 40-year-old female of the same residence.
“Safiyanu Dalhatu is accused of attacking Salma Abdullahi with a heavy pestle, resulting in fractures to both of her hands as well as other bodily injuries.”
Wakil noted that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Abdullahi Muazu, led a team of detectives to the scene and transported the victim to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi for medical attention, where a medical professional confirmed her death.
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The statement noted that “Initial investigations suggest that the altercation between the suspect and his biological mother precipitated the assault.
“The suspect has been apprehended, and the pestle used in the incident has been recovered and documented as exhibits.”
The PPRO stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad, has directed a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
He asserted that following the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be prosecuted.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
