A 30-year-old father of two, Musbawu Amodu, has been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command after allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death during a domestic dispute in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, police said on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Rahman Nansel, the incident was reported to the Agyaragu Police Division at about 12:30 p.m. after the victim was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
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Responding officers rushed to the scene and evacuated the woman to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, where she was examined and her body preserved pending further investigation.
Nansel said the couple had been married for six years and had two children together.
The police spokesperson said Musbawu Amodu was arrested shortly after the incident and allegedly admitted to assaulting his wife during interrogation.
“The suspect was promptly arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to committing the act. He stated that he acted out of anger after the deceased allegedly refused to prepare food,” Rahman Nansel said.
According to the police, an argument between the couple reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation that resulted in the woman’s death. Investigators also said the suspect expressed remorse following his arrest.
The Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for a comprehensive investigation.
The police commissioner condemned the incident, describing it as both tragic and avoidable, and assured residents that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“Justice will be served, and the suspect will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the police said.
The command also appealed to couples and family members to resolve disagreements through lawful and peaceful means, stressing that no domestic dispute should end in the loss of life.
Domestic violence remains a significant concern in Nigeria despite legal protections under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, which criminalises various forms of abuse in jurisdictions where it has been adopted.
Rights groups have consistently urged stronger enforcement, greater public awareness and improved support services for victims, noting that many cases go unreported because of stigma, fear and social pressure.
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Police said security in Agyaragu and surrounding communities remains calm while investigations continue.
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