Police have arrested a 28-year-old woman, identified as Safiya Tukur, over alleged assault on her husband that resulted in a serious injury in the Darusalam area of Kpakungu, in Minna, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.
According to the State Command spokesperson, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, the incident occurred on October 15 following a misunderstanding between the couple.
The police said the disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Safiya allegedly used a sharp object to inflict a deep cut on her husband.
Following the complaint received at Kpakungu Divisional Police Station at about 1pm, the victim was immediately taken to General Hospital, Minna, for medical treatment, while the suspect was arrested.
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The Command said the suspect, during interrogation, admitted to causing the injury during the altercation.
Police further stated that the suspect was subsequently charged and remanded by the court, while legal proceedings in the case continue.
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