By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
A man has allegedly killed his wife on Saturday over dispute concerning handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast in Bauchi State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Bauchi State Command Police Public Relations Officer, he said, “On March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 00PM, the Bauchi State Police Command was alerted to an alleged culpable homicide incident near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area, Bauchi. This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a businessman at Central Market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, Alh Nuru Isah, is accused of using a cane to strike his wife, which resulted in her collapsing and becoming unconscious within their matrimonial residence. The victim was subsequently transported to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into this incident and has apprehended the suspect, Alh Nuru Isah. The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibits, and the deceased has been placed in the mortuary pending autopsy procedures.”
