Housewife Stabs Husband To Death In Bauchi

Housewife Stabs Husband To Death In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has apprehended Salamatu Danjuma, a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state, in connection with the unfortunate death of her husband, following a domestic dispute.

The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

According to him, preliminary investigations reveal that the couple had been facing marital challenges regarding the custody of Salamatu’s six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

“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,” the statement said.

It added that detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters drafted to the scene and evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for immediate medical assistance.

“Unfortunately, the attending medical staff later confirmed the husband’s death due to the injuries sustained.”

In light of these events, the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Mohammed, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet inquiry into the matter.

Following the investigation, appropriate legal actions will be taken, the statement concluded.