Thursday, June 5, 2025 - A husband, Mohammed Sani has been arrested for allegedly b3ating his pregnant wife, Hauwa Isah to de@th in Limawa area of Minna, the capital of Niger State.
The domestic violence incident reportedly occurred on
Tuesday, June 3, according to Sahara Reporters.
Musa, a resident, alleged that by the time neighbors
intervened, the woman had already succumbed to her injuries.
It was also learnt that the victim’s husband has a history
of domestic abuse which was confirmed by the deceased’s father.
The father of late Hauwa who was visibly in pains stated,
“This is not the first time he has laid hands on my daughter. We warned him
several times, but he didn’t stop. Now he has k!lled her.”
Confirming, the development, the state Public Relations
Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun said the suspect had been arrested for culpable
homicide.
He explained that “on 3rd June, 2025 at about 10:30pm, a
distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah 24yrs of Bani Hashimu Estate,
Limawa ‘A’ Minna was found lifeless on the floor with blood stains in the
room.”
According to him, police operatives of A Division Minna
rushed to the scene and the lifeless body of the lady was found on the
floor.
He continued, “She was rushed to General hospital Minna
where she was confirmed de@d and it was also confirmed that she is about nine
months pregnant.
“However, the husband, one Mohammed Sani 31yrs of the same
address is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife
battery as alleged by neighbours”.
He was arrested and the case will soon be transferred to
SCID Minna.
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