A tragic case of domestic violence has led to the death of a nine-month pregnant woman in Minna, the capital of Niger State. The suspect, Mohammed Sani, 31, was arrested by the police after his wife, Hauwa Isah, 24, was found dead in their home.
The incident occurred at their residence in Bani Hashimu Estate, Limawa ‘A’ area of Minna on the night of Tuesday, June 3, 2025. According to the police, the couple had a history of domestic abuse, which allegedly culminated in Hauwa’s death.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the police received a distress call around 10:30 pm.
“On 3rd June 2025, at about 10:30 pm, a distress call was received that one Hauwa Isah, 24 years old, was found lifeless on the floor with blood stains in the room,” he said.
Officers from the A Division Police Station in Minna rushed to the scene and found Hauwa’s body. She was immediately taken to the General Hospital in Minna, where she was confirmed dead. Doctors also confirmed that she was heavily pregnant, just days away from delivery.
Preliminary investigations by the police suggest that Hauwa was a victim of repeated physical abuse. Neighbours told police that the suspect, Mohammed Sani, had a history of beating his wife.
“He is suspected to have committed the act due to the allegation of wife battery as alleged by neighbours,” SP Abiodun added.
Mohammed Sani has since been arrested, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
This incident has sparked fresh outrage over domestic violence in Nigeria, especially as it involved a pregnant woman. Many have called for swift justice and stronger measures to protect women from domestic abuse.