Police operatives in Yobe have arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Damaturu, the state capital. The incident occurred following a heated argument at their residence in Abbari ward.
The spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the tragic event in a statement on Wednesday. According to Abdulkarim, the suspect, Zainab Isa, reportedly stabbed her husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, 25, with a knife during the altercation, resulting in fatal injuries.
“The command is saddened by the unfortunate actions of a couple that led to the death of a promising young man due to the consequences of an abusive marriage,” Abdulkarim expressed.
The police received a complaint from a neighbor around 10:00 am on June 26, 2024, reporting the incident that had escalated from an argument around 9:00 am. By the time law enforcement arrived at the scene, Ibrahim Yahaya had succumbed to his injuries.
In her defense, Zainab Isa claimed that she acted in self-defense during a physical altercation with her husband, who had allegedly been abusive. She mentioned that she was still recovering from a recent medical operation following childbirth, adding complexity to the tragic situation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the couple had welcomed their second child in early June. The police have detained Zainab Isa as they continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ibrahim Yahaya’s death.
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The incident has shocked the community in Yobe, highlighting the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the challenges faced by young families. The police investigation is ongoing as they seek to uncover more details about the events leading to the fatal altercation.
