Police in Nigeria’s northern Katsina State have arrested 27‑year‑old Sada Tambai on suspicion of murdering his 80‑year‑old father, Adamu Tambai, using a stick.
According to the state police, Sada Tambai was taken into custody shortly after the alleged incident and is being held while investigators gather further evidence.
Katsina State, part of Nigeria’s north‑west geopolitical zone, has seen a range of criminal investigations in recent years, with local law enforcement agencies emphasizing swift action in serious violent cases.
Authorities have not released additional details about the motive or the circumstances surrounding the father’s death, and the investigation remains ongoing.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>