Police detain tenant after woman found dead in Gombe compound
A 37-year-old tenant, Bello Abubakar, has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command following the death of his neighbour, Maryam Hassan. The incident took place in the Kundulun Quarters of Gombe metropolis, where Maryam Hassan was discovered with severe head injuries. Police say a good Samaritan reported the case, leading to a swift response and investigation. The suspect allegedly confessed, and authorities are continuing their inquiries.
What happened
- Maryam Hassan was found motionless in a pool of blood with a severe head injury in front of her residence.
- The incident was reported at about 6:00 a.m. on 03/02/2026 by a good Samaritan.
- Police recovered several items during their investigation, including a pestle, a stool, a bucket, a blood-stained shirt, and a Redmi 15C mobile phone belonging to the deceased.
- Bello Abubakar, a tenant in the same compound, was arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime.
- The case is under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department, and further updates will be provided.
