The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Yobe State has nabbed the apprehension of Mohammed Baburam, a 65-year-old man. He stands accused of subjecting his wife to a year of captivity, chaining her and denying her sustenance in Potiskum.
The Command’s Spokesman, DSC Bala Garba, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Friday.
According to reports the images of the chained 40-year-old 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.
Garba stated that Baburam was taken into custody on Wednesday based on information received from the Dabo-Aliyu Stadium area, where both the suspect and his victim were residing.
“ Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect only feeds his wife once every day.”
”The suspect also said that he chained his wife because she has some mental health issues,” he said.
The spokesman said the command had drafted forensic experts and a doctor to ascertain the health status of the victim.
He said that the suspect would be charged to court after an investigation.