Otamere Gladness 
KEBBI, Nigeria – In a tragic case highlighting domestic violence in rural Kebbi State, police have apprehended a 30-year-old man accused of fatally assaulting his young wife during what authorities describe as a heated marital argument.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area, where Suleman Mamuda allegedly used a hoe to strike his 25-year-old wife, Umaima Maidawa, leading to her death at the scene in their matrimonial home. Community members discovered the lifeless body and promptly alerted security operatives, sparking an immediate response from the Kebbi State Police Command.
Following the attack, the suspect fled the village in an attempt to evade capture, prompting officers to launch a swift manhunt with assistance from cooperative residents. After days of tracking and investigation, Mamuda was successfully located and taken into custody.
The Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday. He revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation.
Authorities emphasised that the matter would proceed toward prosecution once the probe is complete, as part of ongoing efforts to address such incidents and ensure justice for victims of domestic-related crimes.
Police urged the public to report similar cases promptly and to support law enforcement in maintaining peace and security throughout Kebbi State, underscoring the importance of community vigilance in preventing and responding to violence within households.
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