An illustrative image showing a scene of domestic violence

Bauchi State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman, reportedly beaten to death by her 50-year-old husband during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, said in a statement on Sunday that the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025, at about 11:30 pm in the Fadamam Mada area, near Government Girls College, Bauchi.

The suspect, Alhaji Nuru Isah, a businessman at the Bauchi Central Market, reportedly attacked his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, after an argument over food ingredients and fruits meant for breaking their Ramadan fast.

The altercation escalated, and Isah allegedly struck Wasila with a cane, causing her to collapse and lose consciousness inside their home.

She was rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed her dead.

“Police have arrested the suspect and recovered the cane used in the assault as evidence.

“The victim’s body has been deposited in the mortuary pending an autopsy.

“Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has assured the public that justice will be served.

“He also used the opportunity to emphasize the dangers of domestic violence, calling on the community to uphold respect, empathy, and understanding in family life,” the statement added.

The police urged residents to report cases of domestic abuse, stressing that violence within the home is a crime with serious consequences.