A man identified as Mohammed Sani has been arrested for allegedly beating his pregnant wife, Hauwa Isah, to death in Limawa area of Minna, Niger State. The incident, which has sparked outrage locally, occurred on Tuesday, June 3.
According to Sahara Reporters, neighbours reported hearing distress sounds from the couple’s residence, but by the time they intervened, Hauwa was already lifeless. Local sources described the scene as harrowing, with visible bloodstains in the room where she was found.
Hauwa’s father, devastated by the loss, revealed that Sani had a history of violence. “This is not the first time he has laid hands on my daughter. We warned him several times, but he didn’t stop. Now he has killed her,” he said.
Confirming the arrest, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated that the suspect was taken into custody for culpable homicide. “On 3rd June 2025 at about 10:30pm, a distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah, 24 years old, of Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ Minna, was found lifeless on the floor with blood stains in the room,” he said.
Police operatives from A Division, Minna, responded promptly and confirmed Hauwa’s death at the scene. An investigation is ongoing as calls mount for justice and renewed efforts to tackle domestic violence in Nigeria.
He continued, “She was rushed to General hospital Minna where she was confirmed de@d 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”.
He was arrested and the case will soon be transferred to SCID Minna.
