HOMICIDE: A 20-Year-Old Male Arrested for Allegedly Beating His Mother to Death with a Pestle; Investigation Commenced in earnest

By James Ajibade//

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 3:00 PM, 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.

Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Abdullahi Muazu, promptly led a team of detectives to the scene and subsequently transported the victim to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi for medical attention. Unfortunately, a medical professional later confirmed her death.

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 Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, has directed a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department. Following the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be prosecuted in a court of law.

**CSP AHMED MOHAMMED WAKIL Anipr, Mnisma**

Police Public Relations Officer

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command.