The Borno State Police Command has reported the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Usakahyel Adamu, accused of murdering his 90-year-old grandfather, Yakubu Ibrahim.
In a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Nahum Daso, shared the details.
He also mentioned that eleven other individuals were paraded for various crimes including culpable homicide, vandalism, theft, and drug-related criminal intimidation.
Addressing the media at the Police headquarters, Daso said, “On July 7, 2024, at about 1600HRS, one Adamu Yakubu, of Paga Gusi Village Kwaya, Kusar LGA reported at Kwaya Kusar Police Station that, on the same date, at 1400HRS his son, one Usakahyel Adamu, 24yrs used a hoe and hit his grandfather, one Yakubu Ibrahim, 90yrs on his head as a result, the victim sustained serious injury and died on the spot.”
“Investigation further revealed that the said Usakahyel had an altercation with his grandfather on 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 exhibit. Suspect will be charged to DPP for legal advice and prosecution.
“Similarly, on July 4, 2024, about 0430HRS, one Bulama Mulikabu, of Kautikari Village Chibok LGA reported at Chibok Police station that on the same date at about 0700HRS one Lydia Aji F’ 40yrs and her husband one Aji Makinta M’ had a violent fight which resulted to the wife, Lydia Aji stroke her husband on his head with an axe and he died on the spot.
“Investigation further revealed that the couples had a misunderstanding over their daughter, one Rachael Aji 13yrs, who stole a goat and sold it to an unknown person, the angry father then asked them to leave his house. The case is still under investigation.
“Furthermore, on July 14, 2024, at about 1800HRS, Police Patrol team attached to Gwange Police Division, while on a snap stop and search operation at Gwange Ward, arrested three suspects Abubakar Adam ‘m’ of Ngomari Costine area of Maiduguri in Possession of 28 pieces of exole tablets, Abba Mantrab ‘m’ of Gwange Sabon Gari area Maiduguri in possession of 47 wraps of dried leave suspected to be Indian Hemp and Abubakar Mustapha ‘m’ of Gwange Sabon Layi in possession of 154 pieces of D5 tablet and 130 wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The case will be charged to court after investigation by the police.
“On July 14, 2024, at 0600hrs, operatives of the State Intelligence Department, SID, arrested five suspects; Mamuda Gamboru 14 years, Shuaibu Suleiman 33yrs, Isa Ali, 16yrs, Sabitu Aminu, 17yrs, and Inusa Adamu, 18yrs all of Abuja Sheraton Maiduguri, who conspired amongst themselves and stole away two solar panels, two batteries and two inverters from a street light at layin Hadiza Moduganari area.
“Investigation further revealed that the syndicates specialize in vandalization of public infrastructures and shop breaking within and around Maiduguri Metropolis. Case will be charged to court after investigation.”
