Kebbi man arrested after wife’s death in domestic violence case
A man identified as Sule Gurmu has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police Command for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, in Bayawa, Augie Local Government Area. The incident, which has left the community in shock, reportedly involved Gurmu striking his wife during a domestic dispute. Authorities launched a manhunt after the attack, eventually apprehending the suspect in a neighbouring state. The case has sparked renewed calls for action against domestic violence in the region.
What happened
- Sule Gurmu allegedly killed his 25-year-old wife, Umaima Maidawa, by striking her with a wooden handle of a hoe during a domestic dispute.
- The incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at their residence in Bayawa, Kebbi State.
- After the attack, Gurmu fled but was tracked and arrested in Katami town, Sokoto State, following a directive from the Chairman of Augie Local Government, Yahaya Augie.
- The operation to apprehend the suspect was carried out by the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
- Authorities and civil society groups have condemned the killing and called for stronger measures to prevent domestic violence in rural communities.
