Adamawa man Jeriel Peter, 70, stabs 67-year-old wife to death

By Ibrahim Kado

A 70-year-old man identified as Jeriel Peter has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife, Miltha Jeriel, 67, to death in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa state.

The dispute that led to the tragic incident started at a beer parlor between the couple, the Adamawa Police Command said in a statement on Friday.

Peter was arrested on Nov. 6, after the incident which occurred on Nov. 4, the spokesperson for the Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in the statement issued in Yola.

According to Nguroje, during the altercation, Peter reportedly attacked and stabbed the victim multiple times all over her body with a knife and axe.

“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Command deployed Police Operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Demsa Division to the scene.

“The victim was immediately rushed to the Hospital where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment”, the statement added.

Nguroje said her remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

The Commissioner of Police (CP), Dankombo Morris, has strongly condemned the unfortunate act and directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case and ensure discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.

Morris warned against all forms of domestic violence and urged members of the public to seek peaceful resolution of conflicts.

He further reassures residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served and that no offender escapes lawful punishment (NAN)