The Katsina State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on May 24, 2025, a tragic case of culpable homicide occurred in Daura Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old female suspect.
At approximately 2300 hours (11:00 PM), a distress report was received at the Sabon Gari Police Division by one Nasir Yusuf, who stated that upon returning from the market, he discovered his first wife, Zainab Lawal, aged 30, lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds at their residence behind Dadi Primary School, Sabon Gari area of Daura town.
Responding swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of operatives to the scene.
The victim was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Daura, where she was unfortunately confirmed dead by the attending physician.
Preliminary investigations led to the arrest of her co-wife, Rabi’a Labaran, aged 23, who resides at the same address.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, claiming that a domestic dispute between her and the deceased escalated into a physical altercation that resulted in the fatal stabbing.
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, MNIM, strongly condemns this act of domestic violence.
He urges members of the public to resolve disputes through lawful and peaceful means and to refrain from taking the law into their own hands. Acts of vigilantism not only result in tragic consequences but also undermine the rule of law and societal peace.
