Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing 80-Year-Old Father in Katsina

Sada Tambai, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested by the Katsina Police Command in connection with the death of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, a former Ward Head of Mundadu Village. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, when the Bindawa Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call from the District Head of Bindawa, Dan Yusufan Katsina, reporting that an elderly man was found motionless outside his home.

Upon arrival, police discovered Adamu Tambai had been taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations identified Sada as the prime suspect.

During police interrogation, Sada allegedly confessed to striking his father on the head with a stick. Following this confession, Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, ordered Sada's transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The police stated that Sada would face arraignment in court once the investigation is concluded, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring justice.