Ma’ana was reportedly attacked between Saganuwa and Fujeregi by a group led by the woman’s ex-husband, identified as Alhaji Yikangi, from Yikangi Chikan village.
Residents told Daily Trust that the ex-husband had divorced the woman, Fatima Suleiman, three times but insisted she must not remarry—even after she found a new suitor.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. 
He said, “On 17/4/2025 around 2pm, information was received that a group of people led by one Alh. Yikangi of Chikan village via Lemu attacked one Muhammad Ma’aba of Fujeregi village, both in the same Gbako LGA.
“The victim was reportedly beaten into a coma over a misunderstanding involving one Fatima Suleiman of the same address. He died on the way to Lemu General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.”
Abiodun added that the incident is under investigation and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.
