Police Arrest Man For Stabbing Wife In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Balamau Lardi, 49 years old, of Kurnyi Tudu Village, Kurnyi District, Guyuk local government area, for allegedly stabbing his wife with a knife.

The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, following a report received from the District Head and Village Head of Kurnyi, that the suspect stabbed his wife, one Biyagwal Balamau, 37 years old, on the left side of her ribs, resulting in grievous injury.

Upon receipt of the report, operatives attached to Guyuk Divisional Police Headquarters promptly mobilised to the scene, rescued the victim and arrested the suspect.

The victim was immediately evacuated to a medical facility where she is currently receiving treatment and undergoing surgery.

The suspect is currently in police custody undergoing investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Kabir Umar Hassan, condemned in strong terms this act of Gender-Based Violence and has directed investigation department, SCID, to take over the case and ensure diligent investigation and prosecution.

The CP urged members of the public to adopt peaceful and lawful means of resolving domestic disputes and shun violence in all its forms.

The Command reiterated its zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and called on the public to report all cases of domestic violence, assault or threat to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines.