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Woman arrested for allegedly killing co-wife in Kogi

The Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) has arrested one Nefisat Usman from  Ajakagwu in Dekina Local Government Area of the state over alleged murder of her co-wife during an altercation.

The Head of the Department, ICT/Media Unit of KSVS, S. O. Saka, disclosed this in a statement in Lokoja.

He said Nafisat accidentally killed her co-wife during a heated argument that degenerated into a fight on January 4, 2025.

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The statement added that the suspect fled to Alloma community in Ofu Local Government Area of the state, where she was arrested after weeks of manhunt.

According to the statement, “On January 4, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Ajakagwu, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, when an argument between co-wives reportedly escalated, leading to the death of one of them.

“The suspect, identified as Nefisat Usman, is alleged to have accidentally killed her co-wife during the confrontation.

“Following the incident, Nefisat fled to Ofu Local Government Area in an attempt to evade capture.’’

According to the group, the suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force’s State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Lokoja, for further investigation.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Williams Aya, confirmed the arrest of the woman over alleged murder of her co-wife.

He said the investigation had been completed and the woman would be charged to court any moment from now.

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