Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command arrested 27-year-old Sada Tambai for allegedly murdering his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, in Mundadu Village, Bindawa Local Government Area. The incident took place on September 21, 2026, after the District Head of Bindawa, Dan Yusufan Katsina, alerted the police about the elderly man's condition.

Upon arrival, police found Adamu Tambai lying motionless outside his residence and he was subsequently taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead by the attending doctor. Following preliminary investigations, Sada Tambai confessed to striking his father on the head with a stick, leading to the fatal injuries.

The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry. Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Fage, has mandated a thorough investigation into the matter, and Sada Tambai is expected to be arraigned in court after the investigation concludes.

The police also extended condolences to the deceased's family.