The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested one Awwalu Aliyu, for the m8rder of his ex-wife in Taura Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna A Yahaya, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The lifeless body of the victim was found at the outskirts of Gurjawa village on April 3, 2026.
According to the CP, investigation revealed that Aliyu, in company of one Hudu Alhassan, had earlier taken the victim under the pretense of conveying her to her family residence.
“On 3/4/2026, at about 0730hrs, information was received at Gujungu Division that, a lifeless body was seen at the outskirts of Gurjawa Village,” the CP stated.
“Upon receiving the report, Patrol Team swung into action and proceeded to the scene.
“On reaching the scene, they discovered the body and evacuated it to the hospital where it was certified d3ad by a medical practitioner.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased was last seen in the company of her former husband, Awwalu Aliyu ‘m’ of Yalleman Village.
“Further investigation uncovered that one Umar Suleiman, an okada rider, had earlier lent his motorcycle to the said Awwalu Aliyu, and blood stains were observed on the motorcycle, thereby raising suspicion of his possible complicity in the commission of the offence, so he was arrested.
“Sustained investigation revealed that the prime suspect, Awwalu Aliyu, in company of one Hudu Alhassan, had earlier taken the victim under the pretense of conveying her to her family residence at Gurjawa Village.
“It was further established that the suspect subsequently dropped his associate midway and proceeded alone with the victim, after which the offence was allegedly committed. Both suspects were charged to court.”