The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Peter Sinamai, over the alleged killing of his father in Sangere Gombi Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect was apprehended after the police received a report about the incident, according to the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
Nguroje said preliminary findings indicated that Sinamai allegedly killed his father before disposing of his body in an abandoned well within the community.
He stated, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly killed his father and disposed his body in a well within their community.”
The deceased’s remains have since been recovered and taken to a mortuary for an autopsy as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The state Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, has directed a comprehensive investigation into the case.
Nguroje added, “The corpse has been recovered and deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.”
He further disclosed that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation had been concluded.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” he said.
The Commissioner of Police condemned the alleged act and assured residents that the command would pursue the matter to ensure justice.
He also appealed to members of the public to handle family disagreements through lawful and peaceful channels and seek help from relevant authorities whenever conflicts arise.
