Police Begin Investigation as Suspect Flees After the Incident in Gashaka LGA
A 30-year-old man, identified as Haruna Ishaka, has died following an alleged domestic dispute involving his 24-year-old wife, Maimuna, in Maigoje village, Mai Idanu Ward, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State.
According to reports, the incident occurred at about 11:15 p.m. on Monday at the couple’s residence.
Sources said the disagreement reportedly centred on allegations concerning Ishaka’s interactions with young girls outside his marriage. His wife was said to have previously warned him about the alleged conduct.
Ishaka reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday and was buried according to Islamic rites, while his wife allegedly fled the community after the incident.
Confirming awareness of the report on Friday, the spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, Victor Mshelizah, said the Divisional Police Officer was heading to the scene.
“I am aware of the report. The DPO is heading to the location as we speak,” Mshelizah was quoted as saying.
Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, while efforts are reportedly underway to locate and arrest the fleeing suspect.