Police spokesperson SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, July 12, 2026, saying the suspect allegedly confessed that he assaulted his wife in anger after she reportedly refused to prepare food.
According to the statement, the incident was reported to the Agyaragu Police Division at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday after the suspect allegedly assaulted his wife, leading to her death.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised officers to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia, for medical examination and preservation. The suspect was immediately arrested.
During interrogation, Amodu allegedly admitted to the assault, telling investigators that an argument over food escalated into a physical altercation that resulted in his wife’s death. Police said he has expressed remorse over the incident.
The couple, who had been married for six years, are survived by two children—a boy and a girl.
The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, for a thorough and expedited investigation.
He assured the public that justice would be served and that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The commissioner also condemned all forms of domestic violence, describing the incident as “tragic and avoidable.”
He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life.
The command added that the situation in Agyaragu and its surrounding communities remains calm and under control, with security personnel continuing to monitor the area.
