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.
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.
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.
