The police in Jigawa State have apprehended a 40-year-old man, Habu Ibrahim over alleged plan to eliminate his wife through poisoning in Danadama village, Sule Tankarkar LGA.
State Police Commissioner, A T. Abdullahi in a statement said the suspect was arrested for allegedly lacing a drink and meat meant for his 35-year-old wife, Zakiya Uzairu, with poison in order to kill her for her wealth.
He said upon receiving the report, detectives from the Sule Tankarkar Division swiftly acted, arresting the suspect at the scene.
- Abdullahi said the suspect was brought to the Divisional Police office in Sule Tankarkar for questioning and was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for further investigation.
“During the interrogation, the suspect willingly confessed to the crime, confirming the accuracy of the information provided to the police.
“He admitted to intending to kill his wife to gain possession of her livestock, which included goats, sheep, and cows.
The commissioner disclosed that the wife was on the verge of consuming the food when she sensed that something was wrong with it and raised alarm.
