A
newly wedded 18-year-old housewife, Aisha Jubril has been alleged to
have murdered her husband with hot water. Aisha was said to have poured
hot water on husband, Ladan while taking his bath. He would later give
up the ghost while being treated in an hospital. The incident happened
at about 5 pm on Wednesday, 8 October, at the couple’s residence at
Jahun Ward, Bauchi According to a close family friend, the husband had
recently accused her of getting an abortion without his consent, which
prompted him to beat her up till she lost her front teeth.Brother of the
deceased, Nasiru Mohammed, reported the matter at Dutse Tanshi Police
Station and Aisha was subsequently arrested and charged to court.Aisha
has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court 7, in Bauchi.
According to the Investigation Police Officer, Abdulahi Adamu, the
suspect has been charged with culpable homicide, which is punishable
under Section 224 of the Penal Code.
Meanwhile, the presiding Chief Magistrate, Isa El-Shuaibu, has adjourned the case to Tuesday, 28 October for further hearing.
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