Woman Arrested For Poisoning, Stabbing Husband To Death 9 Days After Wedding

The tragic incident reportedly took place in Farawa community of Kano on Monday night, days after the couple’s wedding which held on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Reports by a local radio station monitored by our correspondent revealed that the marriage was arranged by relatives of the couple but lacked mutual affection between both parties.

According to report, deceased had initially expressed reservations about the union but he was reportedly persuaded by family members to go ahead with the marriage.
Although the circumstances surrounding their dispute leading to the death remains unclear, however, community members alleged that Saudat may have poisoned her husband before stabbing him during an argument.

Tensions flared in the community as angry youths attempted to lynch the suspect but prompt intervention by security operatives prevented mob action as the suspect was taken into custody.

Confirming the tragic incident, the Kano State Police Command announced on Monday that it has apprehended one Saudat Jibril, an 18-year-old female resident of Farawa Quarters, for allegedly cutting the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris.

A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, issued in Kano, said that the suspect allegedly cut the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, a 30-year-old male, with a sharp knife.

He said that upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Ibrahim Bakori, swiftly deployed a team of detectives to the scene.

Kiyawa said that the victim was rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death.

He said: “The suspect is currently being held at the command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section, and will face charges for culpable homicide.

“The CP warned that the command will not tolerate any form of violence or criminality in the state.”

The spokesperson assured the public of their commitment to conducting thorough investigations to ensure that justice was served.

Kiyawa added: “The command urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.”

NAN