Plateau police arrest man over wife’s alleged killing

Summary

Police in Plateau State say they have arrested a 40-year-old man over the alleged killing of his wife in Jos South Local Government Area.

Highlights

• Police said the suspect, Davou Dachung, allegedly shot his wife, Jessica Davou, in the chest with a locally fabricated firearm after a domestic dispute.
• The incident reportedly happened at their home in Haita Fwil village, Vwang, in Kogot district.
• Police said the matter was reported at the Kaduna Vom Divisional Police Headquarters on 20 October.
• A police spokesperson said officers recovered a locally made firearm and live cartridges from the suspect’s residence, with more weapons later recovered during further interrogation.
• The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation, and police said the suspect will be charged to court after the probe.