18-year-old woman allegedly stabs husband during dispute in Bauchi

Fatima Dalha, 18, allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband in the stomach during a dispute over money, wrappers and a mobile phone in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area, Bauchi State. Police said the argument turned into a physical fight at about 6 a.m. on Sunday and the injured man is receiving hospital treatment. Officers rescued Fatima from an angry crowd that nearly lynched her, detained her and recovered the knife allegedly used in the attack. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu urged couples to resolve disputes peacefully and warned residents against mob justice; the case is to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.