In a horrifying incident that stunned the city, Mrs. Amma Buwa, the daughter of Borno State House of Assembly member Bukar Abacha, was reportedly strangled to death by unidentified assailants in the Gidan Dembe area of Maiduguri, the state capital.
The tragic event, which brought activities in the area to a standstill, drew a large crowd of residents who gathered at the scene to witness the aftermath of the assault on the daughter of the lawmaker representing Ngala Local Government Area.
According to sources, the incident took place around 6:30 pm on Tuesday when the victim’s husband had left their home to attend prayers at a nearby mosque. Upon his return, he discovered his wife’s lifeless body inside their house, her hands and legs bound behind her back, with their two-year-old child crying beside her.
A family source, who shared the heartbreaking news on social media, announced that the deceased, Mrs. Amma Buwa, would be laid to rest on Wednesday morning in Maiduguri. The post revealed the devastating details of the incident, expressing condolences and prayers for the departed soul.
The Gwange Police Division swiftly responded, evacuating the body to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for autopsy and further investigation, as the community mourns the loss of a young life tragically cut short.