The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has apprehended a 25-year-old man, Alkasim Ya’u, in connection with the alleged murder of his father. The incident occurred at Tudun Yola ‘C’ area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state.
NSCDC Corps Commandant, Mohammed Falala, revealed the details in a telephone interview in Kano on Sunday. According to him, the tragic event unfolded on Friday around 13:30 at the residence of Alhaji Salisu Bala.
Alhaji Ya’u Mohammed, the deceased father, had taken his mentally ill son, Alkasim Ya’u, to Psychiatric Hospital Dawanau for medical treatment, with an appointment scheduled to see a doctor on Saturday, January 6.
However, instead of returning to Katsina, the deceased chose to spend the night at his brother’s house at the same location. Investigations indicate that Alkasim’s mental illness was a result of involvement in substance abuse.
Upon their arrival at Tudun Yola, the mentally ill son attacked his father with a sharp object. NSCDC operatives in the area intervened, swiftly transporting the injured victim to a hospital and apprehending the suspect.
The NSCDC is collaborating with law enforcement, handing over the suspect and relevant evidence to the Rijiyar Zaki Divisional Police Office for further investigation. The family is currently coordinating the repatriation of the deceased’s body to Katsina for burial.
