The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old woman, Wasila Abdullahi, who was allegedly beaten to death by her 50-year-old husband, Alhaji Nuru Isah, during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, the incident occurred on March 1, 2025, around 11:30 pm in the Fadamam Mada area, near Government Girls College, Bauchi.
The suspect, a businessman at the Bauchi Central Market, reportedly attacked his second wife following an argument over food ingredients and fruits intended for breaking their Ramadan fast. The altercation escalated, and Isah allegedly struck Wasila with a cane, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness inside their home.
She was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her death.
“The suspect has been arrested, and the cane used in the assault has been recovered as evidence,” the statement read. “The victim’s body has been deposited in the mortuary pending an autopsy.”
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, assured the public that justice would be served. He also emphasized the dangers of domestic violence, urging the community to uphold respect, empathy, and understanding in family life.
The police further called on residents to report cases of domestic abuse, reiterating that violence within the home is a crime with serious consequences.
