18-YEAR-OLD WIFE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING HUSBAND IN KANO 07-05-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Kano State Police Command has apprehended an 18-year-old woman, Saudat Jibril, in connection with the Alleged murder of her husband, Salisu Idris, a 30-year-old man.
The incident occurred on May 6, 2025, at around 12:35 am, in Farawa Quarters, Kano.
Upon receiving the report, Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, swiftly deployed a team of detectives to the scene.
The victim was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
The suspect, Saudat Jibril, allegedly cut off her husband’s throat with a sharp knife. She has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section. She will face charges of culpable homicide in court.
The Commissioner of Police warned that the Command would not tolerate any form of violence or criminality in the state and assured the public of its commitment to conducting thorough investigations to engage in thorough investigations to ensure justice is served.
The Kano State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency lines provided.