Nasarawa father of two beats wife to death over ‘failure to prepare food’

By Sunday John

A father of two identified as Musbawu Amodu has allegedly beaten his 20-year-old wife to death over ‘failure to prepare food’ in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.

The 30-year Amodu was arrested in Angwan Yahaya community where he beat the wife to death, spokesperson for Nasarawa Police Command, SP Rahman Nansel, said in a statement issued on Sunday in Lafia.

Nansel said the couple had been married for six years with two children.

He said that a complaint was lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, alleging that the suspect assaulted his wife, leading to her death.

According to him, the Divisional Police Officer immediately deployed patrol personnel to the scene, while the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation.

“The suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to committing the act.

“He stated that he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food.

“According to him, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death,” the statement said.

The Nasarawa police spokesman added that the suspect had expressed remorse over the incident.

He said that the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa state, Shetima Mohammed, had directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for thorough and discreet investigation.

Nansel said the commissioner assured the public that justice would be served and that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

He quoted the commissioner as condemning all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable.

Nansel urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding was worth the loss of a human life.

The PPRO added that the command had assured residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remained calm and under control, while security monitoring continued.

(NAN)