The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Salamatu Danjuma, a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, in connection with the death of her husband.
According to a statement issued Monday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, preliminary investigations suggest that the couple had been involved in a domestic dispute over custody of their six-year-old daughter.
Wakil explained, “Despite initial discussions with her family that seemed to favor 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 stated that in response to a distress call, detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters hurried to the site and transported the victim to a Cottage Hospital in Bununu for prompt medical attention.
“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, 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 PPRO stated.
