Authorities in Kano State have arrested Bilkisu Sani, a resident of Rogo Local Government Area, for the alleged killing of her husband, Hafizu Gausu. Reports indicate that the incident occurred after Gausu was said to be planning to marry a second wife.
A resident of the area, Auwal Kazagi Rogo, confirmed the incident to journalists that the ugly episode happened on Friday around 7pm in the Katsalle area of Rogo town.
He said residents rushed to the scene after hearing cries from Gausu’s wife, who claimed her husband had been slaughtered.
“On reaching there, we saw that he was not slaughtered but hit on the head with an object. He fell in blood and died. There was even a sign of bite on his ear,” Kazagi said.
He added that police were immediately called and later evacuated the body for investigation.
Kazagi added that it was alleged that Gausu had recently been engaged with another woman, with plans to marry her as a second wife.
His decision had sparked repeated quarrels with Bilkisu, who allegedly vowed to stop the marriage. Elders had earlier intervened in the dispute, but tensions persisted.
Kazagi said police have since arrested Bilkisu as the prime suspect while investigations continue.
The husband, on the other hand, was buried Saturday morning in Rogo according to Islamic rites.
The couple had been married for nearly seven years, blessed with two children, and Bilkisu is said to be currently pregnant for the late husband.
Sources at the area said Gausu had even asked his fiancée’s family to bring the wedding date forward by two months due to his wife’s resistance.
