Teen bride accused of stabbing husband during domestic dispute
An 18-year-old woman, Khadija Jamilu, allegedly stabbed her husband in the genitals during a domestic altercation in Potiskum, Yobe State. According to police, Jamilu fled the scene after the incident. The 25-year-old husband was taken to a federal medical centre in Azare, Bauchi State for treatment. Police are actively searching for Jamilu as investigations continue.
What we know
- The police stated that the incident occurred on February 6, 2026, at about 0100 hours.
- Khadija Jamilu allegedly used a knife to inflict a deep cut injury on her husband's genital organ.
- The suspect fled after the attack, and efforts are ongoing to arrest her.
- The Police Public Relations Officer, Dungus Abdulkarim, and the Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, have both commented on the case.
- Emmanuel Ado urged couples to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid violence in marriage.
