Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly hacking a fellow villager, Sukari Abdul, to death over suspicion of an affair involving his wife.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. in Bundila Village, Gulani Local Government Area of the state.
“On February 1, 2026, at about 12:30 hours, the Bara Divisional Police Headquarters received a report that one Alhaji Hassan Umaru, aged 50, allegedly suspected Sukari Abdul, aged 45, both of Bundila Village, of having an affair with his wife.”
“In the course of the confrontation, the suspect allegedly hacked the fellow villager with a cutlass at the market square.
“The victim was immediately rushed to the Bularaba Primary Health Care Facility for medical attention, where he was confirmed dead by a medical practitioner.
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“The suspect was immediately apprehended, and the cutlass used in committing the offence was recovered.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation,” the PPRO said in a statement on Sunday.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, warned residents against resorting to self-help or violence to resolve disputes.
“The Commissioner of Police cautions members of the public against taking the law into their hands, especially in resolving marital or social disputes, and urges residents to report grievances to appropriate authorities,” the statement said.
