Man arrested in Minna for allegedly killing pregnant wife

Man arrested in Minna for allegedly killing pregnant wife

A 31-year-old man identified as Muhamed Sani, a resident of Banin Hashim Estate in Minna, Niger State, has been taken into police custody over the alleged killing of his 24-year-old wife, Hauwa, who was reportedly nine months pregnant.

The tragic incident, which has left the community in shock, is believed to be the culmination of ongoing domestic abuse within the household.

Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said that the police responded to an emergency call on the evening of June 3, 2025.

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He said: “On 3rd June, 2025 at about 10:30pm, a distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah 24yrs of Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ Minna was found lifeless laying on the floor with blood stains in the room.

“Police operatives of A Division Minna rushed to the scene and the suspected lifeless body of the lady was found on the floor. She was rushed to General Hospital Minna where she was confirmed dead and it was also confirmed that she is about nine months pregnant.

“However, the husband one Mohammed Sani 31yrs of the same address is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife battery as alleged by neighbours. He was arrested and the case has been transferred to SCID Minna.”

The police are continuing their investigation into the case as the community mourns the loss of a young woman and her unborn child.

Man arrested in Minna for allegedly killing pregnant wife