A 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, has been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death following a domestic dispute in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after an argument between the couple allegedly escalated into violence.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Rahman Nansel, the case was reported to the Agyaragu Police Division, prompting the Divisional Police Officer to immediately deploy officers to the scene.
The victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, where she was confirmed dead and her body preserved for further examination.
Police said the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and allegedly confessed during interrogation.
According to the police, Amodu told investigators that the argument started after his wife allegedly refused to prepare food, leading to a physical altercation that ended in her death.
The deceased reportedly left behind two children—a boy and a girl—from their six-year marriage.
The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for a comprehensive investigation.
He assured the public that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
The police commissioner also condemned domestic violence, describing the incident as both tragic and avoidable.
He urged couples to embrace dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution, stressing that no disagreement should result in the loss of a human life.
The command further assured residents that the security situation in Agyaragu remains calm and under control while investigations continue.
Source: Nasarawa State Police Command.
