The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man, Balamau Lardi, for allegedly stabbing his wife, Biyagwal Balamau, in the ribs.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, September 23, at Kurnyi Tudu Village in Guyuk Local Government Area of the state.
According to the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspect allegedly attacked his 37-year-old wife with a knife.
Nguroje said police operatives from the Guyuk Divisional Police Headquarters responded after receiving information about the incident, rescued the victim and arrested the suspect.
The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries to the left side of her ribs and was rushed to a medical facility, where she underwent surgery and is currently receiving treatment.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigation continues.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, condemned the alleged act of gender-based violence and directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case for thorough investigation and prosecution.
