According to a statement released by the Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the tragic event unfolded when the husband, identified as Nasir Yusuf, returned home from the market to a horrific scene. He reportedly found his first wife, 30-year-old Zainab Lawal, lying lifeless in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds.
The statement reads:
“On May 24, 2025, at about 2300 hours (11:00 p.m.), a report was received at the Sabon Gari Division through one Nasir Yusuf, the husband, that he had returned home from the market and found his first wife, namely, Zainab Lawal ‘F’, 30 years old, lying in a pool of blood; she had been stabbed multiple times with a knife.”
Upon receiving the distress call, officers from the Sabon Gari Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly mobilized to the scene. The victim was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Daurafor medical attention. Tragically, she was pronounced dead on arrival by the medical team.
Further investigation revealed that the second wife, identified as 23-year-old Rabi’a Labaran, also a resident of the same address, was allegedly responsible for the attack. She was promptly arrested in connection with the incident. During questioning, Rabi’a reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that a misunderstanding between her and the deceased escalated into a heated argument and eventually a physical confrontation that led to the stabbing.
The Police Command has confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
In the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, condemned the act and called on the public to avoid violence in resolving domestic disputes. He emphasized the need for individuals to seek legal avenues for addressing grievances rather than resorting to violence, warning that such acts only lead to further tragedy and undermine the rule of law.
He urged residents to report any cases of domestic violence to the appropriate authorities for prompt intervention, stressing the importance of peaceful conflict resolution in the home.
The Katsina State Police Command has assured the public of a thorough investigation and has pledged to ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.
