Kebbi police arrest 30-year-old Suleman Mamuda for allegedly killing his wife in Augie village using a wooden hoe handle

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Suleman Mamuda for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said Mamuda allegedly struck his wife with the wooden handle of a hoe, resulting in her death.

The suspect fled the scene but was later traced and apprehended following a police investigation and credible community information.

“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation and prosecution,” Usman said.

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He also urged members of the public to promptly report incidents and support law enforcement efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security across the state.