20 yrs old Son kills dad with pestle in Yobe

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 10, 2022 | 4:28 PM GMT

Mai Goni, a 20-year-old man from Yobe state, is wanted for reportedly hacking his father, Goni Kawu, 65, to death with a pestle in Masaba, Bursari Local Government Area.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 9, at around 7:30 p.m., according to the command’s spokeswoman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim.
According to Abdulkarim, Kawu (65) died in the hospital after suffering a head injury as a result of the attack.
He said the suspect fled the scene after the incident has been in hiding since.
He added that the police is working towards apprehending the suspect.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.