The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for k!lling his younger brother’s wife, Ummi Saleh, with a pestle in Jahun Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 24, 2025, said the suspect also injured his neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter, Hauwa Alkassim.
“The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested one Buhari Sule ‘m’ aged 25yrs of Gunka village in Jahun LGA, on suspicion of committing a violent crime in the village,” the statement read.“The suspect, who is thought to be mentally unstable, is accused of attacking and severely beating his younger brother’s wife, as well as inflicting serious injuries on his neighbor’s daughter with a pestle.“The tragic incident occurred on 23rd April, 2025 at about 1730hrs, prompting an immediate response from DPO and his patrol team to the scene.“Upon arrival at the scene, the victims were rushed to General Hospital Jahun for medical attention.“However, one of the victims died while on admission, and the other is still receiving treatment.“The corpse was identified as Ummi Saleh ‘f’ age 20yrs, and the injured one as Hauwa Alkassim ‘f’ age 6yrs both from the same address. The corpse was released to relatives for burial.“The suspect was arrested and is currently in police custody while investigations continue.“Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect may be experiencing mental health issues. However, a thorough medical evaluation will be performed to determine his mental state.“The Jigawa State Police Command assures the public that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge the public to remain calm and cooperate with police as the investigation continues.”