Man Kills Wife with Machete in Yobe, the husband identified as Hamidu Ali, 55, allegedly attacked and killed his wife with a machete in Koriyel Village, Babangida, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, on June 28, 2025. The police received a distress call about the incident at around 11 am and confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect ¹.
Details of the Incident
- *Victim*: The victim was identified as Hamidu Ali's 40-year-old wife.
- *Suspect*: Hamidu Ali, 55, who fled to an unknown destination after the incident.
- *Cause of Death*: Machete attack, with reasons for the killing yet to be determined.
Police Response
The Yobe State Police Command confirmed the incident and assured the public that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect. The police command urged communities to respect the rule of law and report any grievances to the appropriate authorities rather than taking matters into their own hands ¹ ².
Related Arrests
In a related development, the Yobe State Police Command reported the arrest of two suspects, Musa Sule and Muntari Suleman, in connection with an alleged homicide and vandalism incident. The police command emphasized its commitment to maintaining law and order in the state ³.
