By Babatunde Solanke
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old man, named Habu Ibrahim, over alleged plan to poison his wife in Danadama village, Sule Tankarkar Local Government of the state in order to inherit her livestock.
The State Police Commissioner, A T. Abdullahi, who made this disclosure in a statement issued to media houses, said the suspect was arrested for allegedly lacing a drink and meat with poison, targeting his 35-year-old wife, Zakiya Uzairu, with the intention of inheriting her wealth.
According to Abdullahi,he said upon receiving the report, detectives from the Sule Tankarkar Division swiftly acted, arresting the suspect at the scene.
The state police boss added said the suspect was brought to the Divisional Police office in Sule Tankarkar for questioning and was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for further investigation.
“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,” Abdullahi said.