Tragedy struck in Nadabo village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, as a woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death following a heated argument over the custody of her daughter from a previous relationship.
The Bauchi State Police Command, in a statement on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of 25-year-old Salamatu Danjuma in connection with the incident, which occurred on Monday, February 24, 2025.
According to police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil, preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had been experiencing marital tensions over the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter.
While initial discussions with her family appeared to support bringing the child into the home, the husband later reneged, leading to further disputes.
“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,” the police statement read.
Following a distress call, detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters arrived at the scene and rushed the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for emergency treatment. Sadly, he was later confirmed dead due to the severity of his injuries.
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, directing the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case.
