A 25-year-old resident of Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, Salamatu Danjuma has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the death of her husband which she allegedly murdered over child custody issues.
According to a statement made on Monday by the Bauchi State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, preliminary investigations reveal that the couple had been facing an ongoing domestic dispute regarding the custody of their six-year-old daughter.
“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,” Wakil explained.
“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.”
“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.
