A 50 year old businessman, Alhaji Nuru Isah is cooling his head with the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly beating his second wife to death over food in Fadamam Mada area of Bauchi state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, March 2, 2025 said the incident occurred during a domestic dispute over the handling of food ingredients and fruits meant for breaking the ongoing Ramadan fast.
According to the statement, Isah allegedly struck his 24-year-old wife with a cane, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness. All efforts to revive her failed and she was rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital where doctors confirmed her death.
Parts of the PPRO’s statement read: “On March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 00PM, the Bauchi State Police Command was alerted to an alleged culpable homicide incident near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area, Bauchi.
“This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a businessman at Central Market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, Alh 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 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, Alh Nuru Isah. The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibits, and the deceased has been placed in the mortuary pending autopsy procedures.
“Commissioner of Police CP Auwal Musa Muhammad has assured the public that the commitment to ensuring justice remains a priority for the command.”
