Tragedy struck in the Adamu family of Potiskum, Yobe state on Monday night as a son of the family, Adamu Mai Bisco, on Monday night allegedly killed his parents and two sisters.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Toyin Gbadegesin said the suspect used a shovel to kill the victims while they were asleep.
Gbadegesin said Bisco ‘was not provoked before carrying out the dastardly act but acted under the influence of hard drugs.’
A source, however, alleged that the suspect killed his parents and siblings because they (parents) threatened to report him to security agents for allegedly being a member of the Boko Haram.
The bodies were taken to hospital for medical examination. Suspect to be arraigned. The Police said.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Toyin Gbadegesin said the suspect used a shovel to kill the victims while they were asleep.
Gbadegesin said Bisco ‘was not provoked before carrying out the dastardly act but acted under the influence of hard drugs.’
A source, however, alleged that the suspect killed his parents and siblings because they (parents) threatened to report him to security agents for allegedly being a member of the Boko Haram.
The bodies were taken to hospital for medical examination. Suspect to be arraigned. The Police said.
