A statement
released by the spokesperson of the Jigawa command of NSCDC, SC Adamu Shehu,
said the suspect allegedly took his stepson to a farm where he strangled him
until he eventually died.
Shehu said
the suspect tried to cover up his heinous crime but it was discovered and
reported to the command by his second wife, Bahayura. Bahayura had married
Gambo, the father of deceased ( Adamu) and later married the suspect after the
termination of her first marriage.
''The
incident occurred on 14th August, 2020, when the suspect was alleged to have taken
his Seventeen (17) month old stepson, Adamu Gambo, to a farm and strangled him
which eventually led to his death. The suspect tried to cover his heinous act
by relating the child's death to cold-related infections, but his wife
suspected foul play. According to her, her husband (Sama'ila) attempted to
strangle the poor child about two times, of which the second attempt was in her
presence, due to the intense dislike of the child, but was not successful.''
Shehu said.
The NSCDC
spokesperson said after thorough interrogation by the Intelligence and
Investigation team of the Command, Sama'ila confessed to having committed the
crime, saying that the Baby was a distraction and interference to his love
life. The suspect said he wants his wife to give him all her love and
attention.
Shehu said
the suspect did not show any trace of mental health but he will be taken to a
psychiatric hospital for a proper mental evaluation.
''Preliminary
medical examination on the suspect's mental condition reveals no trace of
mental disorder, however, he will be taken to a Psychiatric Hospital in
Kazaure, Jigawa State to properly ascertain his mental status before being
charged to a court of competent jurisdiction.'' Shehu said
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