Boyfriend arrested for alleged attempt to murder girlfriend in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man identified as Musa Adamu, for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a hammer, attempting to strangle her, and robbing her of ₦100,000 in Gombe.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed in a statement that the suspect, a resident of Riyal Quarters, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the victim at the Pantami Divisional Police Headquarters.

He said the victim reported that at about 2:00 a.m., the suspect allegedly gained unlawful access to her residence by scaling the fence and forcefully broke into her room.

The statement said the victim sustained serious injuries during the attack and was immediately taken to a hospital after police operatives visited the scene, adding that 

upon receipt of the complaint, police operatives promptly visited the scene, while the victim was evacuated to a hospital for medical attention, where she was treated and later discharged.

He said police recovered an iron hammer suspected to be stained with blood and a USB cable believed to have been used during the attack.

The Command further revealed that preliminary investigations showed the suspect had earlier requested money from the victim, who is a businesswoman, but she declined.

The suspect remained in police custody while investigations continue, adding that he will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.

Abdullahi reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged residents to promptly report suspicious persons and criminal activities to the nearest police station.