Police Arrest Woman in Fika Over Husband’s Murder With Heavy Wood During Argument, Raise Alarm on Marital Violence

 

A chilling incident has sent shockwaves through Garin Abba Village in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The local police command has confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old woman, Hadiza Mamuda, following the alleged murder of her husband during a domestic altercation. Authorities say the fatal act was committed using a log of wood after an argument spiraled out of control.

Hadiza, now in police custody, reportedly struck her husband repeatedly, leading to his death at the scene. The disagreement, according to law enforcement sources, started over a dispute concerning food but quickly escalated into violence. Witnesses within the household raised the alarm shortly after the attack, prompting a swift response from officers at the Fika Divisional Police Headquarters.

Spokesperson of the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Wednesday, July 23. He described the situation as deeply troubling and noted that the suspect would be prosecuted as investigations conclude.

The victim, whose name was not immediately disclosed in the official statement, was a polygamist with two wives and five children. Hadiza, one of the wives, has now become the central figure in a criminal case that has gripped the attention of both local residents and the wider public. The tragedy has left the surviving family members devastated and in mourning.

Police reports suggest the attack was sudden and without warning. The husband was said to have sustained multiple blunt force injuries to his head and upper body. Although neighbors and relatives attempted to intervene, the injuries proved fatal before any medical help could be administered.

Residents of Garin Abba described the couple’s relationship as tense in recent months. Some locals claimed that quarrels between them were becoming more frequent, although no one had anticipated the tragic turn of events. The violent episode has now sparked renewed conversations around the rise in domestic violence in both urban and rural parts of Nigeria.

The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, CP Emmanuel Ado, expressed deep concern over the killing. In his official response, he urged community leaders, religious authorities, and family support groups to intensify efforts aimed at reducing domestic conflict. He emphasized the importance of promoting peaceful conflict resolution and called for increased sensitization on the dangers of violence within households.

According to CP Ado, incidents like this one underline the need for a collaborative approach between law enforcement and communities to prevent similar tragedies. He pointed out that many marital disputes escalate due to a lack of structured intervention, making it imperative to introduce more proactive counseling and support mechanisms at the local level.

“Domestic violence remains one of the silent killers in our society,” the police commissioner noted. “We must move beyond reacting to tragedy. There needs to be a deliberate effort to build peaceful homes through dialogue and education.”

The police have since launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances leading to the husband’s death. Hadiza Mamuda is expected to be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation. Legal experts say she may face a charge of culpable homicide, which carries severe penalties under Nigerian law.

Meanwhile, the community continues to reel from the shock. Residents and extended family members have described the deceased as a hardworking and devoted man who provided for his household. His death has left a void that many say will be difficult to fill.

Authorities have appealed for calm in the area and encouraged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. The Yobe State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring that justice is served.

This incident adds to the growing list of domestic violence cases being reported across the country. Human rights advocates have urged the government to invest more in grassroots education, marital counseling services, and shelter homes for victims of abuse. As Hadiza awaits her day in court, the tragedy serves as a grim reminder of what can happen when unresolved domestic disputes turn violent.