Man arrested in Nasarawa for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to d3ath over refusal to cook

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to d3ath. 

The incident occurred in the Angwan Yahaya area of Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night, July 12, 2026 said Amodu confessed to committing the act out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food.

The police spokesperson said the arrest followed a complaint lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, resulting in her d3ath.

According to the suspect, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her d3ath. 

The tragic incident has left two children, a boy and a girl from their six-year old marriage, without their mother.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable.

“The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for the alleged culpable homicide of his 20-year-old wife in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the State,” the statement read.

 

“The tragic incident has left behind two children—a male and a female—from their six-year old marriage.

 

“On Sunday, 12th July, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m., a complaint was lodged at the Agyaragu Police Division alleging that the suspect had assaulted his wife, resulting in her d3ath.

 

“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilized patrol personnel to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation.

 

“The suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to committing the act.

 

“He stated that he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food. 

 

“According to him, an argument ensued, which escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately resulted in her death. He has since expressed remorse over his actions.

 

“The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, psc, mnips, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough, discreet, and expedited investigation.

 

“The Commissioner of Police assured members of the public that justice will be served and that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

 

“He strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as tragic and avoidable. 

 

“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 reassures residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, while monitoring continues.”