A 55-year-old man identified as Hamidu Ali, is on the run after allegedly hacking his wife to d3ath with a machete in Koriyel Village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.

In a statement released on Saturday, June 28, 2025, police spokesperson SP Dungus Abdulkarim said the command strongly opposes and condemns the capricious use of illegal methods under the pretence of pursuing justice.

Abdulkarim gave the public the assurance that every effort is being made to prosecute the suspect.

“On June 28, 2025, at about 1100hrs, Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call from inhabitants of Koriyel Village, Babangida Tarmuwa LGA, indicating that Hamidu Ali (55) attacked and macheted his wife (40) to death for unknown reasons and fled," the statement read.

"Efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado psc, fdc urges communities to respect the rule of law and report any grievances to the appropriate authorities rather than taking matters into their own hands.

“We appeal to the good people of Yobe State to promote peaceful resolution of conflicts and support law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and order in their communities. Thank you for your usual cooperation.”