The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Salamatu Danjuma for allegedly stabbing her husband to death during a domestic dispute in Nadabo village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
According to a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, the couple had been in a heated disagreement over the custody of their six-year-old daughter.
Wakil stated, “Despite initial discussions with her family that seemed to favour welcoming the child into their home, the husband later refused, which heightened tensions between them.
“The situation escalated drastically when Salamatu, feeling cornered by her husband’s refusal and in a moment of heated argument, used a knife from their bedroom, resulting in a tragic outcome.”
Following a distress call, officers from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters arrived at the scene and rushed the victim to a nearby Cottage Hospital. However, medical personnel later confirmed his death due to the severity of his injuries.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a thorough investigation, promising that appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.
