A woman named Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her husband in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Rahimat Salaum was arrested by officers from the Pegi Police Division on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Josephine Adeh stated that the woman was attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings when police operatives intervened and apprehended her.
During interrogation, the woman confessed to killing her husband following a disagreement, according to the police spokesperson.
“She subsequently led the Police operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the gruesomely burned body.
“While investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, wishes to affirm that justice will be served in the matter, as he urged residents to be wary of their environment and report suspicious activities to the police,” the statement added.
