Court Remands Man Who ‘Unalived’ His Wife Of Two Months To Inherit Her Wealth

A Kano Magistrate Court has remanded Ali Suleiman, a 30‑year‑old man accused of murdering his wife, Maryam Nababa Badamasi, barely two months after their wedding.



Prosecutors allege Suleiman killed Maryam to gain access to her inheritance, as she is from a wealthy family.

Police investigations reportedly linked Suleiman directly to the killing, describing it as a carefully planned act carried out shortly after the wedding.

The case, filed as culpable homicide under Kano State law, was presented by Aisha Habibu Hassan, who told the court the offence is capital and carries severe punishment if proven.

She requested additional time to obtain legal advice from the State Ministry of Justice, and noted the matter may be transferred to the High Court, which handles capital offences.
Presiding Magistrate Sadiya Zakirai granted the request and ordered Suleiman’s remand pending further investigation and legal review by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

Family members of the deceased, who attended the court session, expressed grief and shock, calling for justice for the young woman whose life was cut short in pursuit of greed.
If the case proceeds to the High Court and Suleiman is convicted, he could face life imprisonment or capital punishment under Nigerian law.