Man Arrested For Killing Pregnant Wife In Niger

A 31-year-old man, Mohammed Sani, has been arrested by the police in Niger State for allegedly killing his wife, Hauwa Isah, in Minna, the state capital.

LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that Hauwa was about nine months pregnant and due for delivery when the incident happened.

It was learnt that the husband, who was not at home when the neighbours discovered her with blood stains, was arrested as a suspect for allegedly having a history of violence against her.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that, “A distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah, 24 years of Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ Minna was found lifeless lying on the floor with blood stains in the room.

“Police operatives of A Division, Minna, rushed to the scene and the suspected lifeless body of the lady was found on the floor. She was rushed to General Hospital, Minna where she was confirmed dead and it was also confirmed that she was about nine months pregnant.

“The husband, one Mohammed Sani, 31 years, of the same address is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife battery as alleged by neighbours.”

Consequently, the PPRO said Sani was arrested and the case would soon be transferred to the SCID, Minna.