Police arrest man for allegedly beating wife to death in Nasarawa

By Edwin Philip, Lafia

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the State.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 12th July, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m, followed a complaint lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, resulting in her death. She is said to have left behind two children, a male and a female, from their six-year-old marriage.

In a press statement issued and signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, said that upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where 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,” the statement reads.

According to the suspect’s confession, he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food, following an argument that ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death; however, he expressed remorse over his actions.

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

The Commissioner of Police also assured members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable. He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life.

While reassuring residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, the command said it is monitoring the situation.

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