Operatives of Kano Police Command have arrested 22-year-old man, who allegedly stabbed his mother to death.
The suspect, who lives at Rimin Kebe Quarters, Kano, killed his 50-year-old mother with a sharp knife by stabbing her on different parts of her body.
He immediately fled the scene after the horrific act on Wednesday evening.
Confirming his arrest, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, stated that the suspect was tracked down hours after state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Usaini ordered a manhunt for the him.
“On May 4, at about 10.00 p.m., the suspect was arrested at a criminal hideout in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano.
“The suspect confessed to committing the crime and dealing on illicit drug.
“Once investigation is completed, the suspect will be charged to court,” he said.
He said that CP Usaini thanked those who volunteered information that led to the arrest, and praised the police tactical teams that effected the arrest.
