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Kebbi man nabbed over alleged murder of wife
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, over the alleged killing of his wife, Umaima Maidawa, aged 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said in a statement issued on Friday in Birnin Kebbi that the incident happened on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.
According to Usman, the suspect allegedly struck his wife with the wooden handle of a hoe, an act that reportedly led to her death.
“The suspect fled the area after the incident but was later traced and arrested following police investigation and credible information received from members of the community.
“The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed that the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution,” Usman said.
The PRO urged the members of the public to promptly report incidents and continue to support law enforcement efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security across the state.
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