Police in Sokoto have arrested a 25-year-old man, Sufiyanu Aliyu, for allegedly k!lling his 15-year-old wife after an argument.
Authorities recovered the m8rder weapon and confirmed the suspect’s confession.
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Sufiyanu Aliyu from Gwanyal Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, for allegedly k!lling his 15-year-old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar Bawa. The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30 p.m. on October 27.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, preliminary investigations showed that the couple had a heated argument that ended in tragedy. Aliyu allegedly attacked his wife with a knife, inflicting severe injuries that led to her de@th.
“Upon receiving the report, police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. The area was cordoned off and examined for evidence. The suspect was arrested at the scene, and a knife believed to be the weapon used in the crime was recovered,” the police statement read.
Rufai further stated that the victim’s body was taken to a hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed her de@th. During questioning, the suspect reportedly confessed to committing the crime.
The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police commended the swift action of officers who handled the case and assured the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice and protecting lives and property across the state.
