The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 18-year-old Saudat Jibril, accused of killing her husband, 30-year-old Salisu Idris, barely nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of the state.
The State Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said late Tuesday that Jibril is currently in custody at the command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Jibril’s marriage to Idris, which took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, reportedly broke down on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at about 12:30 a.m.
According to earlier reports, the marriage was arranged by relatives of the couple and lacked mutual affection between both parties.
The deceased, Idris, was said to have expressed reservations about the union; however, he was persuaded by family members to proceed with the marriage.
Although the circumstances surrounding their dispute leading to the death remain unclear, community members alleged that Saudat may have poisoned her husband before stabbing him during an argument.
Addressing the alleged homicide, Kiyawa said that Jibril “allegedly cut off the throat of her husband, with a sharp knife.”
He said. “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 the offence of culpable homicide,” Kiyawa said.
He further warned that the Command will not tolerate any form of violence or criminality in the state while assuring the public of its commitment to conducting thorough investigations to ensure justice is served.
Meanwhile, the command has arrested a notorious suspect, Ali Dahiru, a 40-year-old male from Jaji, Kaduna State.
The suspect, who posed as a taxi driver, was apprehended for allegedly operating a robbery syndicate along the Kura-Kano route.
Kiyawa said the investigation revealed that Dahiru uses his green Golf 3 vehicle to rob passengers, using mechanical faults or fuel shortages as excuses to distract them.
According to the police, 50 complainants have come forward and identified the suspect as responsible for their losses.
“Acting on intelligence, Dahiru was apprehended and several stolen properties were recovered” the police said adding that “The suspect will face charges in court upon completion of the investigation”.
The command further urged 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.
