Metro

Police arrest housewife for allegedly stabbing husband to death in Katsina

The police in Katsina State have arrested a housewife, Rabi Shamsudden,19, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.

The police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, told newsmen in Katsina that the incident occurred at Danjanku-Tasha village on Monday at about 4 am.

“Today, January 27, 2020, we received a report that one Rabi Shamsuddeen, 19, of Danjanku-Tasha in Malumfashi Local Government, allegedly stabbed her husband, Shamsuddeen Salisu, 25, with a knife to death.

“The shout for help by Salisu attracted neighbours. When the people went to offer assistance, they discovered that the door to the compound was locked.

ALSO READ: Man, 40, arraigned for allegedly defiling teenager

“Some of the people jumped into the compound and found the victim in the pool of his blood; crawling out from his room with a wound in his stomach.

“The neighbours also told the police that the wife (Rabi) was (allegedly) seen holding a knife with bloodstains,” he said.

The police spokesman said that Salisu was immediately rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital, where the doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.

He said that the police were investigating the matter, while the suspect was in police custody, and would be prosecuted after investigation.

NAN

Adeoye Faith

Recent Posts

I’ll continue empowering traditional institutions – Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday disclosed that the…

3 minutes ago

AMMC set to demolish illegal structures in Abuja

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has launched a demolition drive to remove illegal structures…

17 minutes ago

South-East PDP moves to fill vacant National Secretary seat

"The replacement for the office of national secretary which was vacant or occupied initially by…

22 minutes ago

Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to safe school initiative

Bauchi Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reiterated its commitment of his administration to adequate…

29 minutes ago

Akpabio tackles Obi, says labour of heroes not in vain

… As lawmakers eulogised late Clark President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has faulted remarks…

39 minutes ago

Labour Party crisis: INEC accords Abure, Farouk recognition

Recent checks indicate that the electoral body has recognized the faction led by Julius Abure,…

51 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.