Man arrested over murder of his wife in Plateau

Monday, November 2, 2026 -The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Davou Dachung, for the alleged murder of his wife in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the incident was reported at the Kaduna Vom Divisional Police Headquarters on 20 October.

According to Alabo, the divisional police officer in charge of the area mobilised officers to the scene following receipt of the report.

The suspect was subsequently arrested, while the victim Jessica Davou, was rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was later confirmed deceased.

The PPRO said an initial search of the suspect’s residence and further interrogation led to the recovery of three locally fabricated firearm and five cartridges. 

 “The Plateau State Police Command under the leadership of CP Ayodeji Faniyan psc, mnips, fdc has arrested one Davou Dachung, 40 years old in connection with a case of Culpable Homicide reported at Kaduna Vom Division of the Command on 20/10/2026 at about 12:00pm,” the statement read.

"The suspect was alleged to have shot the victim, one Jessica Davou, who happens to be his wife with a fabricated firearm on the left side of her chest on 18th October 2026 at about 09:00AM at their residence in Haita Fwil Village, Vwang, Kogot, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

"Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the area to mobilize his men to the scene.

"Consequently, the suspect was arrested while the victim was rushed to the Hospital for medical attention but unfortunately, confirmed dead.

"Further interrogation of the suspect by crack Detectives of the State Violent Crime Response Unit led to the detection and recovery of additional weapons recovered from the suspect making a total of three locally fabricated firearms and five cartridges.

"The case is currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department after which the suspect will be charged to Court upon conclusion of our investigation.

"The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command wishes to reiterate the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that persons found culpable of violent crimes are brought to justice in accordance with the law.

“He therefore urges members of the public to report incidents to the nearest Police Station or call the following GSM numbers; CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 07059473022, 08038907662.”