Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a man, Manaseh Bitrus Jatau, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Rebecca Ojonike Jeremiah, 35, in the Romi area of Kaduna.
According to a press statement issued on Friday, 11th September 2026 by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the incident was reported on 5th September 2026 at about 7:00am by the Officer-in-Charge of Romi Outstation.
Police said the lifeless body of the deceased was sighted along Mai Angwa Street, Romi, with cotton wool stuffed in her nose.
“Police detectives from Romi Outstation immediately visited the scene and rushed the victim to St. Gerald Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna, where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor,” the statement said. The corpse has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was the last person to have called the deceased to meet him at Ebano Joint, Romi. He was subsequently traced and arrested at his place of work, Tomato Jos Company, Maraban Jos Area, Kaduna.
During interrogation, Jatau allegedly confessed to having a fight with the deceased in his room over a phone call from another lady, which resulted in her death.
“He further confessed to have dumped the body in an open field close to his house in an attempt to conceal the crime,” DSP Hassan stated.
The suspect is currently in Police custody while investigation continues. The Command said he will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, condemned all acts of violence and urged members of the public to embrace peaceful resolution of disputes.
He reassured the people of Kaduna State of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims and bringing perpetrators to book.
