Law enforcement detains 30-year-old suspect in connection with patricide in Adamawa

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Peter Sinamai, 30 years, a resident of Sangere Gombi Local Government Area of the state for killing his father and dumped his corpse in an abandoned well.

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In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, stated that the suspect was arrested following a report received by operatives of the command.

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Nguroje stated, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly killed his father and disposed his body in a well within their community.”

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The state Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, has ordered for a thorough investigation into the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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“The corpse has been recovered and deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

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“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” he added.

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The CP who condemned the act, reassured the public of the command’s commitment to protect the members of the public and that justice is going be served.

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He further urged members of the public to always seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving family disputes and to seek appropriate intervention whenever conflicts arise.

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In April, an Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka sentenced Ifeanyi Anizoba Jnr to death by hanging for killing his father, Ifeanyi Anizoba.n

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The trial judge, Justice Chukwudi Okaa, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

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