Bauchi State Police Command said the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 pm in the Fadamam Mada area of the state
By Kehinde Okeowo
A Bauchi man identified as Alhaji Nuru Isah, has allegedly beaten his 24-year-old wife, Wasila Abdullahi to death during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations.
According to a statement from the Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 pm in the Fadamam Mada area of the state and police have launched an investigation into the shocking death.
The 50-year-old suspect, who is 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 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.
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“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 read.
The police went on to advise residents to report cases of domestic abuse, stressing that violence within the home is a crime with serious consequences.
