Man allegedly beats wife to death in Nasarawa over refusal to cook
Nasarawa Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Cooking Dispute
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, in connection with the alleged homicide of his 20-year-old wife. The incident occurred in Agyaragu, within the Obi Local Government Area, and is reportedly linked to a domestic dispute over cooking.
Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement released Sunday. He stated that authorities acted after receiving a complaint regarding an assault that resulted in the wife’s death from her injuries.
During questioning, Amodu reportedly confessed to beating his wife following a disagreement. The altercation began when she allegedly refused to prepare a meal, escalating into violence.
The couple had been married for six years and had two children, a son and a daughter.
In response to the incident, Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered that the case be referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for a comprehensive investigation.
Commissioner Mohammed assured the public that justice will be pursued and that Amodu will face legal repercussions once the investigation is concluded.
