Gang Rape, Kill Housewife In Jigawa

A family in the Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State have been thrown into mourning after some yet to be identified gang invaded a compound and killed one Ummi Garba.

Ummi, a 26-year-old housewife, according to reports, was raped in turns by members of the gang who afterwards slaughtered the victim.

Naija News learnt that the horrible incident happened on Wednesday night at Warwadi quarters in Hadejia town.

A resident who was interviewed by reporters said the unknown criminals took advantage of the victim’s husband’s absence, sneaked into the house, and raped and butchered her.

“The terrible incident happened on 01/06/2022 at about 1815hrs when unknown persons trespassed into the compound of a 26-year-old housewife identified as Ummi Garba at Warwadi Quarters Hadejia, Local Government and used a sharp object to slit her throat,” the resident reportedly told Daily Post.

Confirming the incident, the Spokesman for the State Police Command, ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam said a team of policemen rushed to the scene after receiving the information and the victim was rushed to the General Hospital Hadejia for treatment.

The victim, however, was confirmed dead by doctors at the hospital who were treating her wounds.

The police spokesman said the case was under investigation and efforts were on top gear to arrest the fleeing culprits.