A 25 years old man, Elisha Tari, of Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been arrested for allegedly killing 2 of his children.
The suspect who hails from Himikidu, Michika LGA, allegedly picked up a stone and a stick and hit 2 of his children (3 and 5 years old respectively) multiple times on their heads to death.
A statement by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Spokesman of the Police Command which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Saturday, said that the suspect was apprehended on the 18th August, 2022.
SP Nguroje, said that the accused was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Michika by the grandfather of the deceased.
"Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim's mother got separated from the suspect 2 months ago after they had a misunderstanding" SP Nguroje added.
He said the suspect was arrested while trying to escape to Cameroon Republic and being investigated to ascertain reason behind the brutal murder of his own children.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, CP S.K Akande, who noted with sadness the in-human act, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police CID to take over investigation and ensure prosecution of the suspect to serve as deterrant to others.
He called on the general public to always report to the police all acts of criminalty being perpetrated within their communities.
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