Husband's Throat Slitting Allegedly by 18-Year-old Spouse in Kano Leads to Arrest
In a chilling turn of events, police in Kano State have apprehended 18-year-old Saidat Jibril, allegedly connected to the brutal murder of her husband, Salisu Idris, during a fierce domestic clash. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Monday, May 6, 2025, at their residence in Farawa Quarters, Kano.
In a statement issued by the Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the grisly incident was reported to have occurred at approximately 12:35 AM. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, promptly dispatched a squad of detectives to the scene of the incident.
Idris, the victim, was taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where medical professionals confirmed his demise. Initial investigations suggest that Saidat used a sharp knife to slash her husband's throat during the altercation.
Saidat is presently held in custody at the Command's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), under the Homicide Section. She's expected to face charges of culpable homicide in court.
CP Bakori reiterated the Command's firm stance against violence and unlawful conduct, vowing that a full-scale investigation will be conducted to guarantee justice is served.
Police also implored residents to stay alert and report any questionable activity to the nearest police station or through the Command's emergency contact lines.
Extra Insights
- The approximate age of the accused, Saidat Jibril, is 18 years, while her victim, Salisu Idris, was around 30 years old.
- The violent confrontation took place at their house in Farawa Quarters, Kano, at around 12:35 AM on May 6, 2025.
- Saidat allegedly used a sharp knife to inflict the fatal injury on her husband.
- Preliminary investigations are being carried out by the police to explore the case thoroughly.
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- The Kano Housewife, Saidat Jibril, aged 18, was apprehended by police for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris, in a domestic dispute, causing shockwaves in the general-news domain.
- Alongside national headlines, politics, war-and-conflicts, and crime-and-justice, an APC election in Kano also unfolded with the apprehension of 61 thugs, armed with knives, cutlasses, and other weapons.
- At the Farawa Quarters residence in Kano, Saidat, allegedly using a sharp knife, fatally injured her husband, Idris, during a brutal domestic clash, a tragic incident now part of the crime-and-justice bulletins.
- In Nigeria's police beat, additional updates include the capture of an infamous armed robber, who was apprehended with a substantial sum and weaponry recovered – a victory for the forces upholding law and order.
- Despite the heat of Nigerian politics, especially during the 2025 election season, the Kano State Police Command has made it a priority to engage repentant thugs in a friendly football match to promote peace and reconciliation.
- In a darker turn of events, the Commissioner of Police has launched a full-scale investigation into the homicide case involving Saidat, assuring justice for the victim and urging residents to stay vigilant and report any questionable activity.
- While investigating this domestic violence case, it's crucial to remember the alarming rate of homicides and recall other heinous crimes, such as a woman's grim prediction of her untimely murder at the hands of her Chinese lover – unsettling stories that prove the complexity and urgency of addressing crime-and-justice issues in modern-day Naija.
