Tragedy as Married Woman Dies in Alleged Lover’s House
- Lucky Isuma, a 41-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the death of his alleged lover, Sandra, in Kano state
- The victim was found unconscious in Isuma's room, and the police started investigating the cause of her death
- The police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, said an autopsy might be performed to determine the cause of death
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Kano state - A 41-year-old man, Lucky Isuma, has been arrested by the police over the death of a married woman in his residence located at No. 47 Aitken Road, Sabon Gari, Kano.
The deceased, identified simply as Sandra, was said to be the suspect’s lover.
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It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, said one Chidera Nwobi, who discovered the woman lying unconscious in the suspect’s room, lodged a report at the Sabon Gari Police Division.
Haruna said the suspect is currently in custody and assisting investigators.
As reported by The Punch, Haruna made this known on Monday, April 13, 2026.
“At about 1030hrs, one Chidera Nwobi, male, aged 22, of No. 47 Aitken Road, Sabon Gari, reported that at about 1000hrs of the same date, he found a female adult, approximately 30 years old, lying unconscious and motionless on a bed inside the room of his neighbor.”
Haruna added that police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where the victim was examined.
The police spokesperson said no visible signs of violence were found on the deceased’s body.
He disclosed that the victim was subsequently evacuated to the Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed her death.
According to the police, the remains of the deceased may undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Haruna further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a discreet and thorough investigation.
Bakori assured Nigerians that the command will take all necessary steps to unravel the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
The police boss added that the outcome of the investigation would be made public in due course.
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