Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the d3ath of a woman and her two children in Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was reported by one Yusuf Mohammed Ogah of
Mararaba Obi, who discovered the bodies at about 10:57 a.m on Sunday, August
10, 2025.
“On arrival, detectives found Mrs. Martha Yusuf, 50;
her daughter, Miss Hannatu Yusuf, and her son, Meshach Yusuf, lying motionless
inside their residence. Remnants of food allegedly eaten by the deceased were
recovered as exhibits,” sources said.
Sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the
victims were confirmed d3ad at the General Hospital, Obi, and their remains
deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The sources added that the deceased had been separated from
her ex-husband, one Yusuf Iliya, for about three years.
He allegedly visited the house a day earlier to plead for
reconciliation.
“The suspect has been arrested. He denied poisoning their
food but admitted visiting the victims the previous day,” police said, adding
that the case remains under investigation.
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