Police in Niger State said one Gimba of Maratu village in Nasko Local Government Area of the state, allegedly killed his wife, Aishatu, after a minor misunderstanding. Usman said the incident occurred on January 22, about 11:50 p.m. when Suleiman had a minor misunderstanding with his 35-year-old wife Aishatu. He said the suspect hit Aishatu with a hoe on her forehead, which resulted in her death on the spot. The commissioner said an investigation into the incident had already begun, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect. He appealed to members of the public to give useful information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect.

Source: Punch January 24, 2020 09:45 UTC