The Digest: A domestic dispute over preparing a local snack turned fatal in Kano, where a man allegedly strangled his wife after she expressed tiredness, revealing the tragic consequences of unchecked anger within households.
Key Points
- Idris Kurma demanded that his wife, Aisha, make kuli kuli (groundnut cake) despite her exhaustion.
- A heated argument ensued when she hesitated due to fatigue from daily activities.
- In a violent rage, Kurma allegedly beat and strangled Aisha until she died.
- He was promptly arrested and charged with murder following the incident.
- In court, Kurma pleaded not guilty and requested to call witnesses in his defense.
- Justice Musa Dahiru remanded him in custody until December 12 to present his case.
- If convicted, the accused faces a potential sentence of life imprisonment.
This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need to address domestic violence and conflict resolution, where everyday frustrations should never escalate into irreversible tragedy.
Sources: PM News
