- The victim was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for urgent medical attention, but tragically, she was pronounced dead by the attending medical professional.
- Preliminary investigations have revealed that the altercation between the suspect and his biological mother was the catalyst for the fatal assault.
The Bauchi State Police Command has taken into custody 20-year-old Safiyanu Dalhatu for allegedly beating his mother to death, Eko Hot Blog reports.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the incident was reported to the ‘A’ Divisional Police Headquarters on February 24, 2025, by members of the Peace and Security Committee in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi.
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“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 the police promptly responded to the reported incident by leading a team of detectives to the crime scene.
The victim was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for urgent medical attention, but tragically, she was pronounced dead by the attending medical professional.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the altercation between the suspect and his biological mother was the catalyst for the fatal assault.
“The suspect has been apprehended, and the pestle used in the incident has been recovered and documented as exhibits.”
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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.
