Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating Wife To Death Over Food In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death following a domestic dispute in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the state.

Police said the incident occurred on Sunday, with a report lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division at about 12:30 p.m., alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, leading to her death.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ramhan Nansel, officers were immediately deployed to the scene, while the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation.

The suspect was arrested and allegedly confessed during interrogation, claiming he attacked his wife in anger after she reportedly refused to prepare food. Police said the disagreement escalated into a physical altercation that resulted in her death. He was also said to have expressed remorse over the incident.

The deceased leaves behind two children, a boy and a girl, from the six-year marriage.

The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for a thorough and expedited investigation.

The Commissioner assured residents that justice would be served and that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He also condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable, while urging couples to resolve disputes through dialogue and lawful means rather than violence.

Police authorities assured residents that the situation in Agyaragu and surrounding communities remains calm and under control, with security personnel continuing to monitor the area.