Police Investigate Alleged Grandmother Killing by Daughter in Katsina

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have detained a 20‑year‑old woman, Aisha Muktar Hassan, on suspicion of killing her 97‑year‑old paternal grandmother, Hajiya Ummukhulsum Hassan, after a domestic dispute in Daura Local Government Area of the state.

The incident, according to the command, took place on 12 June 2026 at about 7 p.m., when the quarrel between the suspect and the nonagenarian escalated into violence.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, stated that the matter was reported to Sabon Garin Daura Police Station at about 8 p.m. by the suspect’s father, Muktar Muhammad Hassan, 39.

Aliyu added that police operatives responded promptly to the scene and found the victim unconscious in a pool of blood at her Daura residence.

The statement further disclosed that the suspect was arrested during the course of the investigation and had confessed to the offence.

It read, “On 12 June 2026, at about 8:00 pm, one Muktar Muhammad Hassan, m, aged 39, reported at Sabon Garin Daura Police Station that on the same date at about 7:00 pm, his daughter, one Aisha Muktar Hassan, had a misunderstanding with her grandmother. During the altercation, the suspect struck the victim on the head with a wooden chair.”

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives responded swiftly to the scene, where the victim was found unconscious in a pool of blood. She was immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention. The victim was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty while receiving treatment.”

“During the investigation, the suspect was arrested, and she confessed to the commission of the offense. She is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.”

The statement noted that further developments on the case would be communicated in due course.