It was learnt that by the time neighbours arrived to offer help, the woman was already dead.
A man has allegedly beaten his pregnant wife to de@th in the Limawa neighborhood of Minna, the Niger State capital.
According to SaharaReporters, it was gathered that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, drew the attention of neighbours after loud cries were heard from the couple’s residence.
It was learnt that by the time neighbours arrived to offer help, the woman was already dead.
Although the identity of the deceased has not been officially confirmed, those in the area described the scene as disturbing. Sources said the suspect, who is the woman’s husband, has a known history of domestic violence.
“This is not the first time he has laid hands on the woman. We have warned him several times, but he continued. Now he has killed her,” a source in the community said.
SaharaReporters also gathered that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody while investigations continue.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Command, Wasiu Abiodun, said he needed time to gather information. As of the time this report was filed, he had not provided any update.
