Police nab man for stoning his 2 children to death in Adamawa
Story from Usman IBRAHIM, Yola
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly stoning his two children to death in Himikidu community, in Michika Local Government Area of the state.
This was issued by the command spokeperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje on Saturday in Yola.
He stated that the suspect, Elisha Tari, was said to have killed the victims with stones and sticks which he had used in hitting them on their heads several times.
“The Adamawa State Police Command on the 18/08/2022 apprehended a 25-year-old man who allegedly murdered two (2) of his children, aged 3years and 5years respectively in Himikidu community, Michika Local Government Area.
“The incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Michika by the grandfather of the victims.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victims’ mother got separated from the suspect two months ago after they had a misunderstanding.
“The suspect was arrested while trying to escape to Cameroon Republic, and is currently in Police custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain the reason behind the murder of his own biological children”, he stated.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, (CP) Sikiru Akande, who expressed his sadness over the in-human act has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police CID to take over investigation and ensure prosecution of the suspect to serve as deterrent to others.
Nguroje further stated that the CP equally calls on members of the public to always report to the police all act of criminality within their locals.
