Katsina state police command has arrested a certain Akilu Alhaji Saidu, who allegedly beat his 3-year old step-son, Saratu Yahuza to death.
Saidu has since been arrested and detained by the Katsina State Police Command.
The incident occurred when Saidu was said to have dragged him into an uncompleted building in Yankara village of Faskari Local Government, where he allegedly beat, twisted and broke his neck.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the development, said one Yahuza Yakubu, purported to be the biological father of the boy, reported the case at the Police Station in Faskari.
Isah said the suspect had since confessed to the crime and during investigation, told the Police investigators that he acted under the influence of psychotropic substances.
Isah said the deceased was rushed to Funtua General Hospital, where the doctor confirmed him dead.
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