Title: Man Arrested for Allegedly Chaining and Starving Wife for a Year in Yobe State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yobe State has confirmed the arrest of a 65-year-old man, Mohammed Baburam, who allegedly chained and starved his 40-year-old wife for one year in Potiskum.
The Command’s spokesman, DSC Bala Garba, made this revelation in an interview with newsmen in Damaturu.
The disturbing case came to light when images of the chained woman, who is a mother of four, went viral in the state, prompting residents and civil society groups to demand the immediate arrest of Baburam.
According to Garba, Baburam was arrested on Wednesday following a tip-off from the Dabo-Aliyu Stadium area, where both the suspect and his victim reside.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was allegedly fed only once a day, and the suspect claimed to have chained her due to her mental health issues.
The spokesman also mentioned that the NSCDC had deployed forensic experts and a doctor to assess the health condition of the victim. The suspect will be charged to court after a thorough investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of addressing issues related to domestic abuse and mental health, advocating for the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals in society.