Suspect Confesses to Fatal Assault After Argument Over Food
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife. The incident occurred in the Angwan Yahaya area of Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Police spokesperson SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed in a statement that Amodu confessed to beating his wife to death out of anger after she allegedly refused to prepare food. The arrest followed a complaint lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division.
Victim Evacuated to Hospital, Suspect Expresses Remorse
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer mobilized patrol personnel to the scene. The victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation. The suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, confessed to the act.
According to the suspect, an argument escalated into a physical altercation that resulted in her death. He has since expressed remorse over his actions. The tragic incident has left two children—a boy and a girl—from their six-year marriage without their mother.
Police Commissioner Condemns Domestic Violence, Orders Investigation
The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable. He ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation.
CP Mohammed assured the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation. He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life.
The command further reassured residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, while monitoring continues.
