Police in Bauchi arrests man for canning wife to death over food for breaking of fast

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50 years old husband and businessman, Alh. Nuru Isah who allegedly caned his 24 years old second wife to death over food items meant for Ramadan fast, day one breaking.

Consequently, Bauchi State Police Command has commenced a discrete investigation into the circumstances leading to the committance of the alleged culpable homicide incident involving the 50 years. old husband and his 24 years old wife.

The Command PPRO, CSP Ahmed Wakili, in a statement released to Journalists on Sunday stated that, “On the 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.”

According to him, “This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a business man 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.”

The PPRO stated that,”Preliminary investigations indicated 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.”

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“The victim was subsequently transported to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death,” he added.

The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into the 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.

Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad has assured the public that the commitment to ensuring justice remains a priority for the Command.

The Command also gave Important reminders that domestic violence constitutes a serious offence with potentially devastating repercussions and that every individual is entitled to reside in a safe and secure environment.

By Yemi Kanji, Bauchi

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