Woman stabs husband to death over child custody in Bauchi

Tragedy struck in Nadabo village, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, as a woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death following a heated domestic dispute.  

The Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident in a statement. He revealed that the conflict stemmed from an ongoing disagreement between the couple over the custody of their daughter from a previous relationship.

“In 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 statement said.

“Preliminary investigations reveal 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.

“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 drafted to the scene.

“They 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.”

Wakil further noted that the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet inquiry into the matter.