18-year-old bride kills husband 9 days after marriage
Story by Jamilu Lawan YAKASAI
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a culpable homicide case that occurred on 6th May, 2025, at about 12:35 am.
The suspect, Saudat Jibril, an 18-year-old female of Farawa Quarters, allegedly cut off the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, a 30-year-old male, with a sharp knife.
A statement by the Kano State Police Command said, “Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, swiftly deployed a team of detectives to the scene.
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“The victim was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section and will be charged to court for offence of culpable homicide.
“The Commissioner of Police cautions that the command will not tolerate any form of violence or criminality in the state and assures the public of its commitment to conducting thorough investigations to ensure justice is served.
“The Kano State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.
Residents of Farawa Quarters, where the couple reportedly lived, expressed shock at the development, describing the incident as both tragic and disturbing.
According to reports, the couple got married just nine days ago.
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.
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