23-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband
A 23-year-old woman, Rahimat Salaum, has been arrested in connection to the alleged killing of her husband.
He was arrested by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command attached to Pegi Police Division.
The suspect was arrested after credible intelligence, according to the police.
A statement signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh said the suspect was attempting to flee with the belongings of the paralysed husband in a mini truck when police operatives swooped in and apprehended her.
The statement added that upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to killing her husband after a fight ensued between them.
The police said the victim subsequently led operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the gruesomely burnt body.
The statement further added that while the investigation has commenced, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, affirmed that justice will be served in the matter.
He urged residents to be conscious of their environment and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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