Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, has been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife, Hauwa'u Musa, to death over her refusal to cook food. The incident occurred in the Angwan Yahaya area of Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area, and has left the community in shock.
According to a statement issued on Sunday night, 12 July 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division. The complaint alleged that Amodu had assaulted his wife, resulting in her death. The tragic incident has left behind two children—a male and a female—from their six-year marriage.
During interrogation, Amodu confessed to committing the act out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food. According to the suspect, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death. He has since expressed remorse over his actions.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation. The CP assured members of the public that justice would be served and that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
CP Mohammed strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable. He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life. The case has once again highlighted the persistent issue of domestic violence in Nigeria, where disputes often escalate into fatal violence, leaving families shattered and communities in mourning. The Nasarawa State Police Command has assured the public that it will continue to protect lives and property and ensure that perpetrators of domestic violence are brought to justice.
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