The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50 year old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, over the killing of a fellow villager, Sukari Abdul, 45, following a dispute linked to an alleged affair with his wife.
The incident occurred on February 1, 2026, around 12:30 pm at Bundila Village in Gulani Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the development, the police spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the Bara Divisional Police Headquarters received a report that Umaru accused the victim of having an affair with his wife, a situation that later degenerated into violence.
“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,” Abdulkarim stated.
He explained that the confrontation escalated at the village market square, where the suspect allegedly attacked Abdul with a cutlass.
“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,” he added.
According to the police, the suspect was promptly arrested, while the weapon allegedly used in committing the act was recovered.
“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,” Abdulkarim said.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Ado, warned residents against resorting to self help in resolving 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.
Police said further updates would be provided as investigation progresses.
