Bauchi Police Rescue 18-Year-Old Woman After Stabbing Incident

Fatima Dalha, an 18-year-old woman, was rescued from an angry mob by the Bauchi State Police Command after she allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband during a dispute over her belongings. The incident took place around 6 am on a Sunday in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area.

The disagreement arose over money, wrappers, and a phone, leading to a physical confrontation. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, Fatima confronted her husband about the items she claimed were in his possession.

In a moment of rage, she grabbed a nearby knife and stabbed him in the stomach. The injured husband was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police operatives from the Dass Divisional Police Headquarters intervened to rescue Fatima from a mob that threatened to lynch her. She has been detained, and the knife used in the attack has been recovered.

The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation.