- Mohammed Sani, allegedly beat her to death and has since been arrested
- The incident sparked outrage among the community
- she succumbed to her injuries
In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a pregnant woman named Hauwa Isah lost her life in Limawa area of Minna, Niger State.
The victim’s husband, Mohammed Sani, allegedly beat her to death and has since been arrested, currently held in police custody in Minna.
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The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked outrage among the community, with eyewitnesses calling for justice and stronger measures to safeguard women from abuse.
Residents reported hearing distressing screams coming from the couple’s home late in the day.
Neighbors intervened, but sadly, the woman had already succumbed to her injuries, according to Halima Musa, a local resident.
Furthermore, the victim’s father confirmed a history of domestic abuse in the relationship, shedding light on a troubling pattern of violence.
The father of late Hauwa who was visibly in pains stated, “This is not the first time he has laid hands on my daughter. We warned him several times, but he didn’t stop. Now he has killed her.”
Confirming the incident, Niger State Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun stated that the suspect had been arrested and is being charged with culpable homicide.
He explained that “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 on the floor with blood stains in the room.”
According to him, police operatives of A Division Minna rushed to the scene and the lifeless body of the lady was found on the floor.
He disclosed, “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 will soon be transferred to SCID Minna.
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