Woman kills husband in FCT, dumbs body in uncompleted building

A woman named Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her husband in Pegi, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.

Salaum was arrested by operatives from the Pegi Police Division on Monday, July 29, 2024, while attempting to flee with her husband’s belongings.

During interrogation, Salaum confessed to killing her husband following a disagreement.

“She subsequently led the Police operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the gruesomely burned body.

“While investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, wishes to affirm that justice will be served in the matter, as he urged residents to be wary of their environment and report suspicious activities to the police,” the statement added.