The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued an 18-year-old woman from an angry mob that allegedly attempted to lynch her after she reportedly stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute over money and personal belongings.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Lirr Bajar community, Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The police identified the suspect as Fatima Dalha, 18, while her husband is a 30-year-old man whose name was not disclosed.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the dispute began when Dalha demanded the return of her money, wrappers and mobile phone, which she alleged were in her husband’s possession.

The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical altercation, during which the woman allegedly picked up a nearby knife and stabbed her husband in the stomach, leaving him bleeding.

The incident attracted residents, some of whom allegedly threatened to lynch the woman in retaliation for the attack.

However, officers attached to the Dass Divisional Police Headquarters arrived at the scene, rescued her from the crowd and took her into custody.

The injured husband was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. Police said the knife allegedly used in the incident had been recovered, while the suspect was detained for further investigation.

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Habib disclosed that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for a detailed investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed concern over domestic violence among young couples and urged spouses to resolve disagreements through peaceful dialogue, family intervention and other lawful means.

The commissioner also warned residents against jungle justice, stressing that suspects must be allowed to face the legal process rather than being subjected to mob violence.

The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of domestic disputes escalating into physical violence, as well as the risks posed when members of the public attempt to take the law into their own hands.

While the woman remains a suspect in the alleged stabbing, the circumstances surrounding the confrontation are subject to police investigation. The allegations have not been established in court.

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 34 foreign nationals, comprising 16 Cameroonians and 18 Nigeriens, over concerns about their immigration status, travel documents and movements within the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed the arrests on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while briefing journalists on the command’s security operations and achievements during the month.

According to the police chief, the 34 foreign nationals were arrested in two separate operations in Otukpo Local Government Area and Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area.

Nwadiogbu said police operatives arrested the 16 Cameroonian nationals in Otukpo on October 9 after they allegedly failed to produce the required travel documents. Preliminary investigations indicated that the individuals had claimed they came to settle in the area but could not provide satisfactory explanations about their purpose.

The commissioner said the suspects were taken into custody for investigation and verification of their immigration status, adding that the police were examining concerns about their alleged involvement in clandestine activities.

In a separate operation on October 22, police intercepted 18 Nigerien nationals at Orokam. The group reportedly said they were travelling to Ikom in Cross River State, but concerns were raised about the circumstances of their entry into Nigeria and their inability to provide satisfactory explanations about their journey.

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The 18 suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further questioning and verification of their identities, travel arrangements and immigration status.

Nwadiogbu said the command was working with the relevant authorities, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, to establish the facts and determine the appropriate action under the law.

The police have not publicly announced specific criminal charges against the 34 foreign nationals. Their arrest does not, in itself, establish that they committed a crime, and investigations into the circumstances of both incidents are continuing.

The arrests were among several security developments reported by the command for October. Nwadiogbu also disclosed that security operatives had rescued 29 kidnapped victims during operations across Benue State, with assistance from other security agencies and local security groups.

The police said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other security threats, verify suspicious movements and protect lives and property across the state.