By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
A 22-year old housewife, Zainab Isa has allegedly killed her 25-years old husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, both residents of Abbari Ward in Damaturu, capital of Yobe state over a domestic argument that turned violent.
The suspect has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command which stated that it was saddened by the unfortunate actions of the couple that led to the death of a promising young man due to the consequences of an abusive marriage.
According to the Command PPRO, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, on 26-06-24, at about 1000hrs, the C Divisional Police Headquarters received a complaint from a neighbor in Abbari Ward, Damaturu, about a couple, Ibrahim Yahaya, 25 years old, and Zainab Isa, 22 years old.
The PPRO in a statement stated that the couple had a violent argument on the same date at about 0900hrs, which escalated into a scuffle.
The Wife used a knife to stab the husband in the chest, and he subsequently died from the grievous injury before the Police rescue team arrived at the scene.
The assailant was brought to the State CID for discreet investigation and subsequent arraignment before the court for determination.
According to her confession, she did not intend to kill her husband but stabbed him in self-defense during a beating and kicking incident resulting from the husband while she was still recovering from a recent medical operation from child birth.
She further stated that their marriage had been marred by violence from the outset, often occurring when she requested food or money, and had continued even after the birth of their first child and the arrival of their second child, despite her husband’s inability to provide for their needs.
The Commissioner of Police, Garba Ahmed while reacting to the development, urged couples to report abuse to the authorities for a durable solution or file a complaint with the nearest Sharia or family court for possible redress.
The Command also called on community members to address marital relationship issues with keen interest and a socio-economic perspective to prevent escalation from minor crisis to larger ones, such as homicide.