The Kano State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old woman, Saudat Jibril, for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris, in the early hours of Tuesday.
The incident occurred in Farawa Quarters, where the victim reportedly sustained fatal throat injuries inflicted with a sharp knife.
In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, the Police Command confirmed the arrest, noting that the suspect is in custody and will be charged with culpable homicide.
According to the police, the attack happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. on May 6, 2025. The 30-year-old victim was immediately taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital but was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, swiftly deployed a team of detectives to the scene,” the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said in a statement. “The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section.”
Kiyawa added that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged in court upon conclusion of preliminary inquiries.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police condemned the act and reiterated the Command’s resolve to clamp down on all forms of criminality.
“The Command will not tolerate any form of violence or criminal behaviour in Kano State,” CP Bakori warned. “We are committed to ensuring justice is served, and we urge members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with investigators.”
Residents of Farawa Quarters, where the couple reportedly lived, expressed shock at the development, describing the incident as both tragic and disturbing. A neighbour, who asked not to be named, said, “We never suspected any serious trouble between them. It’s a terrible thing to wake up to.”
The motive behind the killing is still unknown as police continue their investigation.