The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Salamatu Danjuma, over the tragic death of her husband following a heated domestic dispute in Nadabo village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday, revealing that the altercation stemmed from a disagreement over the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
According to preliminary investigations, Salamatu’s family had initially supported integrating the child into the household.
However, her husband later opposed the decision, leading to escalating tensions between the couple.
“The dispute reached a breaking point when, during a heated argument, Salamatu, feeling cornered, grabbed a knife from their bedroom, leading to a fatal outcome,” the statement read.
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Police operatives from the Bununu Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly, evacuating the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu.
Unfortunately, medical personnel later confirmed him dead due to the injuries sustained.
Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Mohammed, has since ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough inquiry into the incident, assuring that appropriate legal actions will follow.