A young lady who just got married to her husband has been reportedly murdered by her co-wife in Niger State.
A reports to Hotmedia.ng through our correspondent that Fatima, who hails from Katsina State just got married to her husband in Minna, Niger State capital few weeks ago.
Hotmedia.ng also learnt that the lady was attacked at her apartment by co-wife who after beating her to pulp set her ablaze.
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According to the report the incident happened on Tuesday, March 23, almost two months after the deceased got married to her man.
A member of the family whose name is identified as Muhammad T. Shehu confirmed to our correspondent that the two wives were not living in the same apartment.
He revealed that the first wife invaded Fatima’s house and beat her to a pulp. Afterwards, she locked her up inside the room and set it on fire, burning the new bride to death.
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Though the reason for the attack could not be confirmed at the moment. Shehu said:
Hotmedia.ng learnt that the deceased will be buried according to Islamic rites today, Wednesday, March 24, at Sabuwar Unguwa residential area in Katsina metropolis.
