The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30-year-old Umar Tambari for allegedly beating his wife, Hauwa, to death for alleged acts of disrespect.
The incident occurred on February 26, 2019, at Emiworo village in the Wushishi Local Government Area of the state following a disagreement between the couple.
The suspect was arrested by a team of policemen attached to the Wushishi Division following a tip-off.
It was gathered on Tuesday that the suspect had asked the deceased to fetch water for him to bathe, but she allegedly refused. Read more