Police arraign man for killing father in Kebbi

Metro Police arraign man for killing father in Kebbi Published on April 16, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu The Kebbi Police Command has arraigned one Ibrahim Karaye, 30, for allegedly killing his biological father, Bahago Karaye, aged 50 years. The Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He disclosed that the incident occurred on March 30, at about 5:30 p.m., on a farm in Rakka Village, Birnin Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of the state. “The suspect and the deceased were reportedly working together when a disagreement arose between them, which escalated into a physical altercation. “During the confrontation, the deceased allegedly threw a stick at his son. In reaction, the suspect became enraged, picked up a pestle, and struck his father on the head. “The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the Birnin Yauri Primary Health Care Centre, where he received treatment and was later discharged. “However, on April 1, at about 3:30 p.m., the father died at his residence as a result of the injuries sustained,” he said. According to the police spokesman, the suspect is therefore being charged to court accordingly for prosecution. Don't Miss Police confirm abduction of 14 JAMB UTME candidates in Benue You may like Police confirm abduction of 14 JAMB UTME candidates in Benue NDLEA, police partner to fight drug abuse, trafficking in Ogun Zone 7 Police Niger State orders probe into alleged cybercrime, extortion by personnel Police dismantle suspected ‘spirits’ in Kano Police deploy officers to ensure security at JAMB CBT centres in Abia Police arraign 29 suspects over theft, attack on health center in Ogun

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