ABUJA, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Haruna G. Garba, confirmed the arrest of a 16-year-old boy (name withheld) for the alleged killing of his father.
The FCT police chief spoke during a press conference at the command headquarters on Friday, May 6, 2023.
According to CP Garba, the incident occurred after a fight broke out between the victim, Monday John, and his wife.
Angered by the altercation between his parents, the suspect sided with his mother and allegedly used a mortar pestle to strike his father’s head, leading to his death.
CP Garba stated, “It is also interesting to note that one (name withheld), age 16 years, was arrested on 2nd May, 2023 for killing his father by name Monday John. It all happened when the suspect’s mother and father engaged in a physical fight.”
He added, “The suspect took sides with his mother and used a mortal pestle and hit hard on the father’s head which eventually led to his death. The suspect will be arraigned in juvenile court at the conclusion of the investigation.”
