The Command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement, saying the incident was reported at the Kaduna Vom Divisional Police Headquarters on October 20, 2026.
According to Alabo, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) immediately mobilised officers to the scene following the report, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The victim was subsequently rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was later confirmed dead.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that an initial search of the suspect’s residence, alongside subsequent interrogation, led to the recovery of three locally fabricated firearms and five cartridges.
The statement read: “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 12:00 p.m.
“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 09:00 a.m. 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 mobilise his men to the scene.
“Consequently, the suspect was arrested, while the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention but was unfortunately confirmed dead.”
The statement added that further interrogation by detectives of the State Violent Crime Response Unit led to the discovery and recovery of additional weapons, bringing the total recovered to three locally fabricated firearms and five cartridges.
The police said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, adding that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that anyone found culpable of violent crimes is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
He also urged residents to report suspicious activities and criminal incidents to the nearest police station or contact the Command’s emergency numbers: 07059473022 and 08038907662.
