- Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing 15-Year-Old Wife After Argument
- The incident occurred on October 27 at the suspect’s residence
- The victim’s body was taken to a hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed her death
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Sufiyanu Aliyu, for allegedly killing his 15-year-old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar, in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police spokesperson DSP Ahmad Rufai confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Sokoto.
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According to Rufai, the incident occurred on October 27 at the suspect’s residence in Gwanyal Village, and was reported to the police by a concerned resident.
“Upon receiving the report, operatives were immediately dispatched to the scene. The area was processed and cordoned off for forensic analysis,” Rufai said.
He added that the suspect was apprehended at the scene, and a knife believed to have been used in committing the crime was recovered as an exhibit.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a heated argument between the couple escalated into violence, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed his wife, leading to her death.
“The suspect has confessed to the crime during interrogation,” the police spokesperson stated.
The victim’s body was taken to a hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed her death.
Rufai said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, while the suspect had already been charged to court for prosecution.
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