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Kebbi man arrested for killing wife with hoe

Police spokesman Bashir Usman said in a statement on Friday that the killing happened on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.

• January 16, 2026
Armed female cops
Armed female cops [Credit: Leadership News]

The police command in Kebbi says it has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa, Augie LGA.

Police spokesman Bashir Usman said in a statement on Friday that the killing happened on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.

Mr Usman said the suspect allegedly used the wooden handle of a hoe to strike his wife, resulting in her death.

“The suspect fled the area after the incident but was later traced and arrested following police investigation and credible information received from members of the community.

“The commissioner of police in the state, Mr Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution,” the statement said.

(NAN)

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