A 24-year-old housewife identified as Wasila Abdullahi, has been flogged to death for allegedly mishandling fruits meant for breaking of Ramadan fast day one in Bauchi State.
The victim collapsed after losing consciousness within their matrimonial residence and was subsequently taken to ATBU Teaching Hospital where a medical doctor certified her dead.
Wasila, who was the second wife of her husband, Idah Nuhu slumped and died after receiving several lashes from her husband, who accused her of breaking the fast at about 11:30 00 pm on March 1, 2025.
Spokesman for the Nigeria Police Command in Bauchi State, CSP Ahmed Wakili said the incident near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area of the State.
He disclosed this on Sunday in a statement he confirmed the arrest of the 50-year businessman by the police, which he said has commenced discreet investigation into the ‘culpable homicide’.
“The cane purportedly utilised in the assault has been recovered as exhibit and the deceased has been placed in the mortuary pending autopsy procedures, according to the police Command’s spokesman.
The statement which was seen by Tribune Newspaper said, 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 business man 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.
“Preliminary investigations indicated 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 the incident and has apprehended the suspect, 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.
“Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad has assured the public that the commitment to ensuring justice remains a priority for the Command”, according to the police.
Ramadan is a holy month when Muslims are obligated to fast daily from from dawn to sunset and abstain from sexual activities.
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