By correspondent in Bauchi.
The Police Command in Bauchi State has commenced investigation into the death of a 24-year-old woman, allegedly beaten to death by her 50-year-old husband during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations.
The Police Public Relations Officer PPRO for the Police Command in the state, CSP Ahmed Wakili, in a statement Bauchi said 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 him,the suspect, Alhaji Nuru Isah, said to be a businessman at the Bauchi Central Market, reportedly attacked his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, after an argument over food ingredients and fruits meant for breaking their Ramadan fast.
The Police image maker added that the altercation escalated, and Isah allegedly struck Wasila with a cane, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness inside their home.
“She was rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her dead.
“Police have arrested the suspect and recovered the cane used in the assault as evidence.
“The victim’s body has been deposited in the mortuary pending an autopsy.
“Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has assured the public that justice will be served.
“He also used the opportunity to emphasize the dangers of domestic violence, calling on the community to uphold respect, empathy, and understanding in family life,” he said.
He urged residents to report cases of domestic abuse, stressing that violence within the home is a crime with serious consequences.
