Katsina Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Killing of 80-Year-Old Father
Police arrested a 27-year-old man after his 80-year-old father was found unconscious outside his home in Mundadu Village, Bindawa Local Government Area.
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Sada Tambai, over the alleged killing of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, in Mundadu Village, Bindawa Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the incident occurred on September 21, 2026, after a distress call was received from the District Head of Bindawa, Dan Yusufan Katsina, reporting that the elderly man had been found lying motionless in front of his residence. The deceased was reportedly a former Ward Head of Mundadu Village.
Following the report, detectives were deployed to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police said the victim was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead by a doctor upon arrival. The circumstances surrounding his death subsequently led investigators to focus on members of the household, resulting in the arrest of his son, Sada Tambai.
The police said preliminary investigations and interrogation led to an alleged confession by the suspect. According to the command, Tambai admitted to striking his father on the head with a stick, with the injuries allegedly resulting in the elderly man’s death. The allegation remains subject to investigation and due legal process as the authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, directed that the case be subjected to a discreet and thorough investigation. Police said the suspect is expected to be arraigned in court after investigators conclude their work and determine the appropriate charges.
The Katsina State Police Command expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured residents that the investigation would be conducted thoroughly. Authorities said the case would proceed in accordance with the law, while the final determination of responsibility will rest with the appropriate judicial process.
