Katsina Police arrest man for allegedly killing his father

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 27-year-old Sada Tambai for the alleged killing of his 80-year-old father, Adamu Tambai, in Mundadu Village, located in the Bindawa Local Government Area.

The incident was reported on September 21, 2026, following a distress call from the District Head of Bindawa. The victim, a former Ward Head of Mundadu Village, was discovered motionless in front of his residence. Although he was evacuated to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to hitting his father on the head with a stick, causing fatal injuries. The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation, and police officials stated he will be arraigned in court once the investigation concludes.