Police Arrest Man For Killing Stepmother With Pestle In Kogi
Police have arrested one Idris Aminu for allegedly killing his stepmother, Salamotu Aminu, with a pestle in Ihima Obeiba Ebozohu community in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
A neighbour said the incident happened over the weekend in the family house while the victim was sleeping.
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The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, who confirmed the incident, said the pestle used to attack the victim was found in the suspect’s room, after a frantic search.
“Ibrahim Aminu, the son of the victim came to the family compound and met her mother in a pool of blood and reported the incident to the police authorities in the area immediately.
“One Idris Aminu has been arrested in connection with the killing of the woman, with a pestle,” he said.
He said an investigation had begun, adding that anyone found to be connected with the death.
