Habu Ibrahim, a 40-year-old man from Danadama village in Sule Tankarkar LGA, was seized by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly planning to poison his wife.
A T. Abdullahi, the State Police Commissioner, stated this in a statement to Platinum Times.
He claimed the suspect was apprehended for allegedly poisoning a drink and meat in order to inherit the wealth of his 35-year-old wife, Zakiya Uzairu.
He stated that after receiving the information, detectives from the Sule Tankarkar Division proceeded quickly, detaining the culprit on the spot.
CP. Abdullahi stated that the suspect was brought to the Divisional Police Office in Sule Tankarkar for questioning before being transferred to the State Criminal inquiry Department (SCID) in Dutse for further inquiry.
“During the interrogation, the suspect willingly confessed to the crime, confirming the accuracy of the information provided to the police.
“He admitted to intending to kill his wife to gain possession of her livestock, which included goats, sheep, and cows.
“He said the wife narrowly escaped after she perceived the poison and presumed his plan,” the police said.