The police command in Bauchi says it arrested a 25-year-old resident of Nadabo in Tafawa Balewa LGA for killing her husband after a domestic dispute.

Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this to journalists in Bauchi on Monday.

He said preliminary investigations suggested the couple had marital issues over the custody of a six-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

“Although initial discussions with Salamatu’s family seemed to support bringing the child into their home, the husband’s subsequent refusal reportedly heightened tensions within the household,” Mr Wakil stated.

The situation escalated into violence between the couple, resulting in the death of the man.

Detectives from the Bununu Police Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call. They evacuated the victim to the Cottage Hospital in Bununu for urgent medical attention.

“Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the husband was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained,” Wakil added.

Police commissioner Auwal Musa has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation.

(NAN)