A Hungry Man Is an Angry Man? Man Hacks Wife to Death in Niger State

A 50-year-old man, Bamaiyi Tanko, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly murdering his wife, Auta, 30.

Police reports revealed that Tanko, who hails from Maigoge Village in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, allegedly hacked his wife of 10 years, to death following an altercation, and to cover up the crime, he threw the cutlass he allegedly used, into a nearby bush.

In an interview with Northern City News on Tuesday, Tanko said his late wife starved him of food for five days, adding that he attacked her in the heat of an argument.

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“My wife was fond of not giving me food on time and when I complained, she would abuse me. She never gave me food each time I demanded it.

“She even asked my 10-year-old daughter to abuse me because I was asking for food and whenever I want to correct the girl she will abuse me,” Tanko said.

Regretting the incident that led to his wife’s death, however, Tanko said it was the work of the devil.

The suspect pleaded for forgiveness and advised men to always keep their anger in check.

“I am sorry, extremely sorry for what happened; it was the work of the devil and I pray my in-laws would find a place in their hearts to forgive me. I regret all my actions,” he said.

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Confirming the incident, the acting Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, Peter Sunday, said Tanko had already been charged to court.

We should learn to control our emotions so the world can be a better place!

Photo credit: Northern City News