Man Kills Wife in the Presence of her Family

Segun Aina&NAN/

The Police Command in Niger has arrested a 25-old-man, Bello Muhe for allegedly killing his wife in her parents house.

NewsmakersNG learnt that the incident occurred at Gurechi village in Borgu Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Dibal Yakadi, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna, today.

Yakadi said that the suspect was staying at New Busa Fulani camp in Gurechi village which shared a boundary with Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi.

He said the suspect had a misunderstanding with his wife, Husse Ali, as a result of which she fled to her father’s house at Gurechi.

“The husband followed her to her father’s house for reconciliation after which he asked her to follow him back to Kebbi, but she refused,” he said.

The commissioner said the suspect then drew out his machete and inflicted serious injuries on Husse’s head, neck and back.

He said the suspect then crossed over to Bagudu local government area of Kebbi but that he was chased and arrested.

“The victim was rushed to Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, for treatment, where she died,” he further disclosed.

Yakadi said upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and would be charged to court after investigation into the matter.

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