Late Fatima Ibrahim was allegedly killed by her husband over the money she inherited from her father. Her
lifeless body was discovered in bed, with blood trickling out from her
mouth and bruises on her face at her residence. Until her death, the
deceased, a 32-year-old mother of one was a teacher at Zubairu Pilot
Primary school in Dutsinma town, Katsina State, where she
teaches Basic Science.
A Biology graduate of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, she was married to Umar Manu, a staff
of the Federal University Dutsinma, Information and Communication
Department, from Zaria, Kaduna State and is the prime suspect
in the case. The couple have a three-year-old son.
According to Daily Trust, late
Fatima predicament began when her father, Alhaji Ibrahim Habibu died in December 2014
and she inherited his wealth. He was until his death a regional manager
with a major bank in Sokoto.
Late Fatima’s
uncle and spokesman of the family, Babangida
Habibu said that since the death of her father, Manu was desperate to
get his hands on Fatima’s share of the inheritance which was divided
among late Alhaji Habibu’s
children.
"On our part as family, we resolved to do all
possible to protect his property, and committee was set up to share the
inheritance appropriately, making sure accounts were opened for each and
every one, with each share of money lodged within."
Habibu said about seven months back, his niece reported her
husband’s changing attitude and the family had to intervene, and
invited him along with his parents to resolve their issues. The deceased later came back with more complaints.
"It was at this point that she
chose to move out to a new place, where he still visits on the pretence
of wanting to see his son. Manu had earlier been threatening Fatima for a while, and
even on that fateful day he called to ask her to make available N800,000
for him to settle some debts. Mark you, she had always tried to let him
know that the money he assumes she had was not in her custody, but he
never wanted to hear that."
The suspect visited the deceased at about 8:30pm on the
day she was murdered. He entered the compound twice before he finally left after 11:00pm.
"But the next
day, Fatima’s maid met her lifeless body on the bed and raised alarm,
he said. Manu was nabbed and handed over to the police
where he confessed to the murder of his wife.
State Commissioner of Police, Abdullahi Usman, who confirmed the arrest
of Manu, said investigation into the case is ongoing.
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