The Jigawa State Police Command made a chilling revelation as they apprehended Habu Ibrahim, a 40-year-old man accused of poisoning his wife to death, all in a bid to inherit her wealth.
Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, stunned the public with this disclosure during a press briefing on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Ibrahim’s alleged crime came to light when he reportedly served his 35-year-old wife, Zakiya Uzairu, a deadly concoction of poisoned drink and meat.
In a detailed account, CP Abdullahi stated, “On 21/02/2024, information from a reliable source revealed that Habu Ibrahim, 40, of Danadama village, S/Tankarkar LGA, applied poison in a Big Cola drink and meat, giving it to his wife, one Zakiya Uzairu, 35, of the same address, with intent to kill her and inherit her wealth.”
Acting swiftly upon receiving the report, detectives from the Sule Tankarkar Division sprang into action, apprehending Ibrahim and bringing him in for questioning.
The suspect was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse, for further investigation.
During interrogation, Ibrahim reportedly confessed to the heinous act, sending shockwaves through the community.
Also, the CP revealed other arrests made for various crimes, including fraud, armed robbery, kidnapping, and vandalism, underscoring the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
