Munkaila Adamu, a 37-year-old man was arrested after he killed his parents in Gagarawa Local Government Area in Jigawa State.

DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam (spokesperson for the State Police Command), confirmed that the incident occurred on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Unguwar Malamai Quarters, Gagarawa.

Shiisu said that the suspect used a wooden pestle to attack his father Ahmad Muhammad and mother Hauwa Ahmadu (60), in their bedroom.

Muhammad, 70, was the head of the community.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect also hurt two others in the community.

The injured identified as Kailu Badugu, 65, and Hakalima Ahmadu, 50, are being treated in the hospital.

While the reason for his actions could not be ascertained, the police said they have taken the suspect into custody and commenced an investigation.

Adam said they conveyed the deceased to General Hospital Gumel where they were certified dead.

“Suspect was arrested and the exhibit was recovered." the PPRO added.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Aliyu Sale Tafida, has directed that the case should be transferred to SCIID Dutse immediately for discreet investigation and possible prosecution of the culprit.