A 50-year-old businessman, Nuru Isah, allegedly flogged his 24-year-old second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, to de@th following a disagreement over food items meant for breaking the Ramadan fast.
Consequently, the Bauchi State Police Command has commenced a discreet investigation into the circumstances leading to the committance of the alleged culpable homicide incident involving the 50-year-old husband and his wife.
The Command PPRO, CSP Ahmed Wakili, in a statement released to journalists on Sunday, stated that, “On March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m., 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 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.
“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.”
“The victim was subsequently transported to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her de.ath.
“The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into the incident and has apprehended the suspect, Nuru Isah.
“The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibit 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.”
