Bauchi State Police investigate domestic stabbing in Dass LGA

An 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, has been taken into custody following an alleged stabbing of her 30-year-old husband in the Lirr Bajar area of Dass Local Government Area, Bauchi State.

The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a heated dispute over money, mobile phones, and personal belongings. According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the confrontation escalated into a physical struggle during which the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab her husband in the stomach.

Police officers from the Dass Division intervened to prevent an angry mob from lynching the suspect. The injured man was rushed to a hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. The police have recovered the weapon and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu expressed concern regarding the rise of domestic violence among young couples and urged citizens to avoid jungle justice, advising instead that disputes be resolved through family, community elders, or legal channels.