The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for allegedly killing his 20-year-old wife in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the tragic incident left behind two children—a male and a female—from their six-year-old marriage.
The Command pointed out that the incident occurred on Sunday, at about 12:30 p.m., and a complaint was lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, resulting in her death.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation”.
According to the statement, the suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to committing the act, adding that he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food.
It stated that as a result of this, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death.
The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation.
The Commissioner of Police assured members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
He strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable, urging couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life.
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