Ramadan Fast: Businessman Who Flogged Wife To Death Arrested

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a businessman, who allegedly flogged his wife to death in the course of the Ramadan fast.

24-year-old wife Wasila Abdulahi, met her untimely demise after being subjected to flogging by her 50 year old husband, following an argument over ingredients and fruits meant for breaking the Ramadan fast.

The Bauchi State Police Command which confirmed the incident in a statement, said it happened on Saturday night.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, said in the statement that the incident occurred on Saturday night in the Fadamam Mada area of the state.

Isah allegedly flogged Wasilah, his second wife till she collapsed, and was rushed to a hospital where she was confirmed dead.

“This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alhaji Nuru Isah, aged 50, a businessman at Central Market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation.

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“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, Alhaji Nuru Isah, is accused of using a cane to strike his wife, which resulted in her collapsing and becoming unconscious within their matrimonial residence.

“The victim was subsequently transported to the ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death.”

“The Bauchi State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into this incident and has apprehended the suspect, Alhaji Nuru Isah.

“The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibit, and the deceased has been placed in the mortuary pending autopsy procedures.”

“The Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhamad, has assured the public that the commitment to ensuring justice remains a priority for the command.

“The Bauchi State Police Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens while ensuring that offenders of criminal activities are held accountable,” Wakil stated.