The Jigawa State Police Command have arrested a 20-year old newly married man, Auwal Abdulwahab, for allegedly arranging with three of his friends to gang-rape his wife to death in a sex romp.
It was gathered that the romp lasted for several hours, with Abdulwahab and his three friends namely; Nura Basiru, Muttaka Lawan, and Hamisu Musa having a swell time with the lady before she passed.
Abdulwahab’s friends were faulted for, allegedly, consenting to force Abdulwahab’s wife into non-consensual sexual act which led to her untimely death.
Jigawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest of the suspects who are undergoing interrogation over their alleged conduct.
The Police stated that the incident occurred in Tungo village, located within the Albasu District of Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of the State.
Adam disclosed, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the newly married Abdulwahab allegedly conspired with his friends, identified as Nura Basiru, Muttaka Lawan, and Hamisu Musa, to force his wife into non-consensual sexual activity.
“Tragically, the ordeal resulted in her death just days after their wedding”, the PPRO said.
SP Adam explained that prior to the incident; there had been disagreements between the bride and groom concerning marital relations, which had remained unresolved.
“Following a distress report, a team of Police officers was dispatched to the scene.
“The bride’s body was immediately transported to Gumel General Hospital for medical examination, where a doctor confirmed her dead.
“Her remains have since been released to her family for burial rites in accordance with Islamic tradition.”
The Police spokesperson confirmed that all four suspects have been taken into custody and that a thorough investigation is underway.
“In response to the gravity of the case, the Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP AT Abdullahi, has ordered that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for a more detailed investigation.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. They are expected to face prosecution for criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide under the relevant laws of the state” Adam stated.
