18-Year-Old Woman Arrested in Kano for Allegedly Murdering Her Husband

An 18-year-old woman, Saudat Jibril, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris, in the early hours of Tuesday, May 6.

The incident took place in Farawa Quarters, where the victim was reportedly attacked with a sharp knife, sustaining fatal injuries to his throat.

In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, the police confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect is currently in custody and will be charged with culpable homicide. According to the Command, the attack occurred around 12:35 a.m. on May 6, 2025. Idris, aged 30, was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he 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,” Police Public Relations Officer SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said in the statement. “The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section.”

Kiyawa added that a thorough investigation is currently underway and that the suspect will face formal charges in court upon the conclusion of preliminary inquiries.

The Commissioner of Police condemned the act, reaffirming the Command’s zero-tolerance policy toward criminal behavior.

“The Command will not tolerate any form of violence or criminal behaviour in Kano State,” CP Bakori said. “We are committed to ensuring justice is served, and we urge members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with investigators.”

The motive behind the killing has not yet been determined, as police investigations are still ongoing.