30-year-old Man Nabbed in Kebbi for Allegedly Killing Wife

The Kebbi State Police Command has said it arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state.
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‎Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Bashir Usman, who revealed this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, added that the incident occurred on Monday at about 6:30 a.m.
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‎According to the spokesperson, the suspect allegedly used the wooden handle of a hoe to strike his wife, resulting in her death.
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Usman‎ added that the suspect fled the area after the incident but was later traced and arrested following police investigation and credible information received from members of the community.
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‎He stated that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umar Mohammed-Hadejia, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution.
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‎The CP also called on members of the public to promptly report incidents and continue to support law enforcement efforts targeted at maintaining peace and security across the state.