The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Suleman Mamuda, in connection with the death of his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, the incident occurred on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.
Usman said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly struck his wife with the wooden handle of a hoe during a domestic dispute, leading to her death.
“The suspect reportedly fled the community after the incident but was later tracked and arrested following credible information provided by members of the public,” the police spokesperson said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, had ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed that the matter be handed over to the SCID for discreet investigation to ensure justice is served,” Usman stated.
The police urged residents to promptly report acts of violence and other crimes, stressing that community cooperation remains critical to maintaining peace and security across the state.
The investigation is ongoing.
