The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Iliyasu Musa, for allegedly killing his ex-wife, Hadiza Sale, in Afasha Village, Aujara District. According to the police, Musa ambushed Sale near her house and struck her on the head with a stick as she returned from the market late at night on July 10, 2025. The couple had six children together before their separation. Musa, who hails from Dangewaye Village, was apprehended on July 23, 2025, in Larabar-Tambarin-Gwani village, where he had been hiding.
The police said the suspect is currently undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Dutse, ahead of his prosecution in court. The police spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital. The statement did not provide further details on the motive behind the alleged murder.
This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and support for victims of domestic violence. The police are working to ensure justice is served, and the suspect will face the full weight of the law. The community is shocked by the incident, and many are calling for increased support for victims of domestic violence.
In a separate incident, the Jigawa State Police Command also arrested a 20-year-old man, Alpha Samaila, in connection with an armed robbery. Samaila and other hoodlums allegedly invaded the residence of one Abubakar Yahaya, broke into his house, physically assaulted him, stabbed him with a sharp object, and stole N170,000 and a Tecno Hot 40i smartphone. The police received a distress call and responded promptly, rushing the victim to the Roni Primary Health Care Centre, where he received medical treatment and was later discharged.
The police are committed to maintaining law and order in Jigawa State and ensuring that perpetrators of crime face justice. The arrest of the suspects is a testament to the police’s dedication to protecting the lives and property of citizens. The police urge anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward and report to the nearest police station.
