Nigeria: Wife arrested for stabbing husband to death in Bauchi
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria
A 25-year-old woman, Salamatu Danjuma, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. The incident occurred in Nadabo village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, following a heated argument between the couple.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had been experiencing domestic disputes regarding the custody of their six-year-old daughter. Despite initial discussions with her family, the husband later refused to allow the child to stay with them, leading to increased tensions.
The situation escalated when Salamatu, feeling cornered by her husband’s refusal, used a knife from their bedroom to stab him. Responding to a distress call, detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters rushed to the scene and evacuated the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.
The Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Following the investigation, appropriate legal actions will be taken.
