18-year-old housewife allegedly stabs husband over cash, telephone in Bauchi

An 18-year-old lady, Fatima Dalha, has allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband within the abdomen throughout a disagreement over cash and private belongings in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 6am on Sunday in Lirr Bajar, the place the couple reportedly engaged in an argument over cash, wrappers and a cell phone the lady claimed belonged to her.

The Bauchi State Police Command in a press release issued on Sunday mentioned the disagreement escalated right into a bodily struggle, throughout which Fatima allegedly picked up a knife and stabbed her husband.

The injured man was mentioned to have being rushed to a hospital by police operatives from the Dass Division and is presently receiving therapy.

The police have detained Fatima and recovered the knife allegedly used within the assault.

The command added that the case can be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for additional investigation.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed concern over home violence amongst younger {couples} and urged them to resolve disagreements peacefully.

“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 commissioner mentioned in a press release issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Habib.