The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly k!lling his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25.
NEWSUNPLUG reported that the incident occurred in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident in a statement in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Usman said the suspect allegedly used the wooden handle of a hoe to strike his wife at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, resulting in her d3ath.
“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,” the PPRO said.
“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.”
The PRO urged the members of the public to promptly report incidents and continue to support law enforcement efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security across the state.