A 40-year-old man identified as Riba Kwanta has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command over the alleged murder of his wife, Godiya Akwale, on December 25, 2023.

The suspect who hails from Bode in Shelleng LGA, allegedly killed his wife of three years, locked her up in their home and then fled to Ondo State.

The Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.