The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Alhaji Nuru Isah, for allegedly beating his 24-year-old second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, to death following a dispute over food items meant for breaking the Ramadan fast.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Wakili, disclosed that the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 PM in the Fadamam Mada area near Government Girls College, Bauchi.
According to preliminary investigations, the altercation between the suspect and his wife escalated into violence after a disagreement over the handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the fast. Alhaji Nuru Isah allegedly used a cane to beat his wife, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness within their matrimonial home.
“The victim was subsequently transported to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death,” CSP Wakili stated.
The police have since arrested the suspect and recovered the cane reportedly used in the assault as evidence. The deceased’s body has been deposited in the mortuary pending an autopsy.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway, emphasizing the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice.
The police also used the opportunity to remind the public that domestic violence is a serious crime with grave consequences and reiterated the right of every individual to live in a safe and secure environment.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
