Man pounds brother’s wife to death, injures neighbour’s daughter in Jigawa

A 25-year-old man, Buhari Sule, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his younger brother’s wife with a pestle.

A statement on Thursday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the suspect was arrested on suspicion of committing the violent crime in Gunka village, Jahun LGA.

Adam stated that the suspect is thought to be mentally unstable and is accused of attacking and severely beating his younger brother’s wife, Ummi Saleh, 20, and inflicting serious injuries on his neighbor’s daughter, Hauwa Alkassim, 6, with a pestle.

The police spokesperson revealed that ‘the tragic incident occurred on April 23, 2025, around 5.30 pm, prompting an immediate response from the DPO and his patrol team to the scene.

He said upon arrival of the police team, the victims were rushed to General Hospital Jahun for medical attention.

Adam added, “Unfortunately, Ummi Saleh died while receiving treatment, while Hauwa Alkassim is still undergoing treatment. The corpse of Ummi Saleh was released to relatives for burial after the police completed their investigation procedures.”

The PPRO said the suspect had been arrested and currently in police custody.

He said, “Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect may be experiencing mental health. A thorough medical evaluation will be performed to determine the suspect’s mental state. This evaluation will help the police understand the extent of the suspect’s mental health issues and how it may have contributed to the incident.”