{
  "id": 17361129,
  "title": "Plateau police arrest man for killing wife, recover three rifles, live cartridges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/plateau-police-arrest-man-for-killing-wife-recover-three-rifles-live",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:25:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/plateau-police-arrests-man-for-killing-wife-recover-rifles-live-cartridges/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Plateau State Police Command apprehended a 40-year-old man named Davou Dachung for allegedly murdering his wife, Jessica Davou, amid a domestic dispute. Public Relations Officer SP Alfred Alabo announced the arrest in a statement on Friday, disclosing that the suspect came under police custody following a report of culpable homicide lodged at the Kaduna Vom Division on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.\n\nAlabo explained that the incident occurred at their home in Haita Fwil Village, Vwang, Kogot, within Jos South Local Government Area of the state. According to the spokesperson, the suspect had allegedly shot the victim in the chest with a fabricated firearm during the altercation. The Plateau State Police Command, under the command of CP Ayodeji Faniyan, swiftly initiated the arrest procedure upon receiving the report.\n\nUpon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately ordered the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area to mobilize his men to the location, leading to the suspect's arrest. The victim was hurried to a hospital for medical attention; however, sadly, she was declared dead. Further probing by detectives from the State Violent Crime Response Unit resulted in the discovery and seizure of three locally fabricated firearms and five live cartridges.\n\nThe police spokesperson added that the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. Following the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be charged to court.",
  "summary": "The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man identified as Davou Dachung for allegedly shooting his wife, Jessica Davou, to death following a family dispute. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the suspect was arrested after a report of culpable homicide […] Plateau police arrest man for killing wife,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}