By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Bauchi State Police Command has announced the gruesome murder of a man following a domestic argument with his 25 year old housewife, Salamatu Danjuma who allegedly stabbed him to death.
The disclosure of the offence was made by the PPRO of the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakili, in a statement he issued to Journalists late Monday evening.
According to him, “On February 24, 2025, the Bauchi State Police Command apprehended Salamatu Danjuma, a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa LGA, in connection with the unfortunate death of her husband, following a domestic dispute.”
The PPRO added that,”Preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had been facing ongoing 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,” he added.
Ahmed Wakili further stated that, “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.”
Responding swiftly to a distress call, Detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters were drafted to the scene, evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for immediate medical assistance.
He stated that,”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 Musa 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,” he concluded.
