Angry Husband Beats His Nine-month pregnant wife to death in Niger

An angry husband, identified as Mohammed Sani,is now in police net for allegedly beaten his nine months old pregnant wife to death in Niger State.

The deceased wife, identified as Hauwa Isah has lost her life in a tragic domestic violence which occurred their apartment located in Limawa area of Minna, the state capital.

Despite the intervention of the neighbors, the wife died as a result of injury she sustained during the fight.

Spokesman of the State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the suspect had been arrested for culpable homicide.

“on 3rd June, 2025 at about 10:30pm, a distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah 24yrs of Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ Minna was found lifeless on the floor with blood stains in the room.”

"Police operatives of A Division Minna rushed to the scene and the lifeless body of the lady was found on the floor.

“she was rushed to General hospital Minna where she was confirmed dead and it was also confirmed that she is about nine months pregnant.

“However, the husband, one Mohammed Sani 31yrs of the same address is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife battery as alleged by neighbours”.

Abiodun said the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation in custody and he will be charged to court at the end of the ongoing investigation.