The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Sufiyanu Aliyu of Gwanyal Village in Tangaza Local Government Area, for allegedly killing his 15-year-old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar Bawa.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025.

According to Rufai, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had a heated misunderstanding with his wife, which turned violent. 

“Aliyu allegedly used a knife to inflict fatal injuries on the victim, leading to her death,” he said.

He added that police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene, which was processed and cordoned off for forensic examination. 

“The suspect was arrested at the scene, and a knife believed to be the murder weapon was recovered,” Rufai said.

The police spokesperson confirmed that the victim’s body was taken to a hospital, where a medical doctor certified her dead.

Rufai further stated that the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation, adding that a thorough investigation is ongoing and the suspect will be charged to court upon completion.