The operatives of the Nigerian Police Force, Nasarawa state command have arrested a father of two simply identified as Musbawu Amodu for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death over ‘failure to prepare food’ in Agyaragu, Obi local government area of Nasarawa state.
The spokesperson of the command SP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the tragic incident in a statement signed by him on behalf of the commissioner of police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed and obtained by our correspondent in Lafia, said the suspect left behind two children—a male and a female—from their six-year-old marriage.
The Command, however, noted that the incident occurred 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.
The statement, further explained that the suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to committing the act, noting that he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food.
The statement which reads further added that, “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.”
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, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation.
The police boss promised members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
CP Jauro-Mohammed strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable, warning couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, emphasizing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life.
The commissioner of police who promised the residents of the state, explained that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, while monitoring continues.
Umar Muhammed
