Police arrest man for allegedly killing 67 year-old wife after domestic dispute
Story by Susan Mbamah
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Jeriel Clifford Peter for allegedly killing his 67-year-old wife, Miltha Jeriel, in the Demsa Local Government Area of the state.
According to police reports, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025, after a disagreement between the couple at a local beer parlour escalated into violence.
During the altercation, the suspect reportedly attacked his wife with a knife and an axe, inflicting multiple deep injuries across her body. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. Her remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
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Police operatives later arrested the suspect and recovered the murder weapons used in the attack.
In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, condemned the incident and directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yola to take over the case for thorough investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner also warned against all forms of domestic violence, urging residents to embrace peaceful conflict resolution.
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He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring justice, stressing that no offender will go unpunished.
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