Katsina police arrest man over alleged killing of 80-year-old father
The Katsina State Police Command has taken a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, into custody over the alleged killing of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, in Bindawa Local Government Area. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, in Mundadu Village, where the deceased, a former Ward Head of the community, was reportedly found unconscious outside his […] Katsina police arrest man over alleged…
Police in Katsina State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, in connection with the alleged killing of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, according to reports. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, in Mundadu Village, Bindawa Local Government Area. Adamu Tambai, a former Ward Head of the community, was found unconscious outside his home.
Upon arrival at a nearby hospital, the victim was pronounced dead by medical professionals. The Bindawa Police Division received a distress call from the District Head of Bindawa, Dan Yusufan Katsina, informing them of the deceased's condition. Subsequent police investigation led to the arrest of Sada Tambai, who allegedly admitted to striking his father on the head with a stick during questioning.
The police stated that the alleged assault caused injuries that led to the elderly man's death. The State Criminal Investigation Department will now take over the investigation, and the suspect will be taken to court once the investigation is complete.
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