A man identified as Muhammad Ma’aba, from Fujeregi village in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State, was reportedly b3aten to d£ath.
According to local sources, Ma’aba was ambushed on the road between Saganuwa and Fujeregi by a group allegedly led by Alhaji Yikangi from Chikan village, ex-husband of the woman he intended to marry.
The motive behind the attack is said to be a long-standing dispute over Fatima Suleiman, the woman at the center of the controversy.
Fatima was previously married to Alhaji Yikan]ogi but had been divorced by him three times, in accordance with Islamic law, making reconciliation impossible.
Despite this, Yikangi allegedly opposed her plans to remarry, insisting she remain unmarried.
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.
“On the 17th of April, 2025 at about 2:00 PM, we received a report that a group led by one Alhaji Yikangi of Chikan village via Lemu attacked one Muhammad Ma’aba of Fujeregi village,” the PPRO said.
“The attack was allegedly over a misunderstanding related to one Fatima Suleiman of the same address. The victim was beaten severely and fell into a coma. He was rushed to Lemu General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.”
Abiodun further noted that investigations are ongoing, and efforts are being made to arrest all those involved in the crime.
