- Isah, a businessman at the Bauchi Central Market, attacked Wasila Abdullahi, after an argument ensued over food ingredients and fruits meant for breaking their Ramadan fast.
One Alhaji Nuru Isah has allegedly murdered his wife following a misunderstanding over Ramadan meal preparations.
The 50-year-old husband allegedly beat his 24-year-old second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, to death on Saturday March 1, 2025.
The incident happened at about 11:30 pm in the Fadamam Mada area, near Government Girls College, Bauchi.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the tragic occurrence, saying investigation into the shocking and tragic occurrence has begun.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, in a statement on Saturday disclosed that Isah, a businessman at the Bauchi Central Market, reportedly attacked Wasila Abdullahi, after an argument over food ingredients and fruits meant for breaking their Ramadan fast.
The misunderstanding 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,” the statement added.
The police urged residents to report cases of domestic abuse, stressing that violence within the home is a crime with serious consequences
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