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A 20-year-old man has allegedly killed his mother with a pestle in Bauchi State.
The suspect, Safiyanu Dalhatu, was arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his 40-year-old mother, Salma Abdullahi to Death with a pestle.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Wakili, the incident was reported to A’ Divisional Police Headquarters on February 24, 2025 by the Peace and Security Committee members in the Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi.
“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,” Wakili said.
