A 29 years old man, Mizanmil Abubakar has reportedly killed his father, Abubakar Adawa 65yrs over alleged hatred in Kpakungu area of Minna in Niger State.
The suspect, according to reports also cut the body of his father into pieces, packed them into a cement bag before burying him in a shallow grave within family compound.
NEXTER learnt that the 65 years old Abubakar Adawa was reported missing by his relatives at the Kpakungu police station on July 30,2024 .
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger State police command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident in Minna.
He said, “On 30/7/2024 at about 10am, information was received at Kpakungu Div that on 29/7/2024, one Abubakar Adawa 65yrs was missing from his house at Barkin-Sale area of Minna”.
He explained that police operatives attached to the Div led by the DPO visited the house, while one Mizanmil Abubakar and Aisha Abubakar, the son and mother were invited for interrogation.
“However, the whole compound was thoroughly searched, and surprisingly, the severed body of the missing person was discovered buried in a shallow grave within the compound, he said.
The PPRO said that the son confessed to being responsible for the gruesome act and that his late father (the deceased) had much hatred for him, hence, he used a hoe to kill and severed the victim into parts before he buried him in a shallow grave within the compound.
SP Abiodun said Preliminary investigation is ongoing at the Div adding that the suspect will soon be transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution.
