The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newlywed man and his friends for allegedly coercing the wife into having non-consensual sex with them, which led to her death.
The Jigawa Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement said the incident occurred on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm.
SP Adam said, “The man, identified as Auwal Abdulwahab, 20, and his friends, Nura Basiru, 20, Muttaka Lawan, 20, and Hamisu Musa, 20, all from Tungo village, have been arrested and taken into custody for discreet investigation.”
The PPRO revealed that when the incident happened, police were alerted, and a team led by the Divisional Police Officer rushed to the scene.
He said, “The bride’s death is believed to have resulted from the alleged non-consensual sexual activity, which she was coerced into by her husband and his friends.
“The police have confirmed that the bride had disagreed with her husband on marital relations since their wedding.”
SP Adam stated that the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Ahmed Abdullahi, directed that the case be immediately transferred to the State CID for a thorough investigation.
“After the investigation is completed, all suspects will be prosecuted accordingly,” he added.
The police said the body of the deceased was taken to to Gumel General Hospital for medical examination, where the doctor on call confirmed her death, adding that “the corpse was later released to her parents for burial.”
“The suspects could face two charges under the relevant laws, including criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. The police are determined to ensure justice is served in this case.”
“The groom and his friends are currently in police custody, and the investigation is ongoing,” Adam said.