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BIG STORYCrime & Accidents · Bauchi

Bauchi: Young wife allegedly stabs husband in domestic dispute

Updated 08:12 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 18:43 WAT · 7 outlets reporting

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An 18‑year‑old woman in Dass Local Government Area stabbed her 30‑year‑old husband after a quarrel over money and a phone. The attack took place around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Lirr Bajar and the victim was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police later rescued the woman from an angry crowd and placed her in custody.

What we know

  • Fatima Dalha, 18, is accused of stabbing her husband, 30, in the stomach
  • The clash reportedly stemmed from arguments over money, a phone and other personal items
  • The incident occurred at about 06:00 a.m. on Sunday in Lirr Bajar, Dass LGA, Bauchi State
  • The husband was hospitalised after the assault
  • Police rescued the woman from a mob and arrested her

Why it matters: Domestic violence incidents highlight the need for stronger community awareness and protective measures in Bauchi and across Nigeria.

Sources

  1. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
  2. Report by New Telegraph – New Telegraph,
  3. Report by Daily Trust – Daily Trust,
  4. Report by Linda Ikeji's Blog – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  5. Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
  6. Report by Leadership – Leadership,
  7. Report by Nigerian Eye – Nigerian Eye,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Leadership
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Daily Trust
  • – Story published – 2 outlets

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