A 31-year-old man, Mohammed Sani of Banin Hashim Estate, Minna, Niger State, has been arrested for allegedly beating his 24-year-old Hauwa to death.
The couple reportedly have history of domestic violence that eventually cost the life of the wife who was said to be nine months pregnant.
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust.
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He said: On 3rd June, 2025 at about 10:30pm, a distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah 24yrs of Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ Minna was found lifeless laying on the floor with blood stains in the room.
“Police operatives of A Division Minna rushed to the scene and the suspected lifeless body of the lady was found on the floor. She was rushed to General hospital Minna where she was confirmed dead and it was also confirmed that she is about nine months pregnant.
“However, the husband one Mohammed Sani 31yrs of the same address is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife battery as alleged by neighbours. He was arrested and the case has been transferred to SCID Minna”.
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