By Sabiu Abdullahi
An incident occurred in Damaturu, Yobe State, where a 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, 25, to death.
According to the Yobe State Police Command, the tragic event occurred on June 26, 2024, at about 10:00 am, following a heated argument between the couple at their residence in Abbari ward.
The argument escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the suspect stabbing her husband in the chest with a knife.
The police spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect claimed to have acted in self-defense during a beating and kicking incident.
However, the police investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The couple had two children, with their second child born just earlier this month.
The incident highlights the disturbing trend of domestic violence and its devastating consequences.
The police have urged anyone with information or witnesses to the incident to come forward to aid in the investigation.
The suspect is currently in police custody.