The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old housewife, Fatima Dalha, for allegedly stabbing her husband over money and phone.
The incident occurred in Lirr Bajar community, Dass Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspect was almost lynched by an angry mob before police operatives raced to the scene and rescued her.
According to the PPRO, trouble stated when Fatima and her 30-year-old husband of few months reportedly engaged in an argument over money, wrappers and a mobile phone the woman claimed belonged to her.
The disagreement escalated into a physical fight, during which Fatima allegedly stabbed her husband with a knife.
“On 25th October, 20296 at about 0600hrs, what started as a heated argument between husband and wife in Lirr Bajar, Dass LGA, turned bloody,” the statement read.
“Fatima Dalha, just 18 years old, confronted her 30 years old husband, demanding her money, wrappers and phone she said were in his possession.
“Words failed. Tempers flared. The argument turned into a physical fight.
“In a moment of rage and desperation, Fatima reached for a knife lying close by and stabbed her husband in the stomach.
“The husband fell, bleeding. The neighbourhood erupted. An angry mob gathered, ready to lynch the young woman.
“Police operatives from Dass Division raced to the scene and saved her from instant jungle justice, while rushing the wounded husband to a Hospital, where he is now hospitalized and fighting to survive.
“Behind the uniform, behind the case file, are two young lives, a marriage of barely months, now shattered by anger that could have been resolved with words.
“The suspect has been detained, the knife recovered, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for discreet investigation.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has expressed concern over rising domestic violence cases among young couples.
“A moment of anger can destroy two lives forever. We urge couples to seek peaceful means, through family, elders and lawful channels, instead of resorting to violence,” the CP advised.
He warned against jungle justice and reiterated the Command’s resolve to ensure justice is served professionally and humanely.