Police Arrest Two Over Killing of Officer’s Wife in Gombe
Suspects allegedly attacked woman during early-morning robbery attempt; knife recovered
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged armed robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer in Gombe.
The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, alias “Full,” and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba,” were arrested on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following the incident at Wuro Shie Quarters.
Attack at Police Officer’s Residence
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 4:35 a.m. when unidentified attackers armed with machetes and cutlasses reportedly stormed the residence of Inspector Salisu Waziri, who is attached to the Safer Highway Patrol.
The assailants allegedly attempted to rob Waziri’s wife, Mrs Aishatu Salisu, of her mobile phone.
Police said the woman raised an alarm during the attack, after which one of the attackers allegedly stabbed her with a machete before fleeing the scene. The attackers reportedly left the mobile phone behind.
Victim Dies in Hospital
Following a report of the incident, officers from the Pantami Divisional Patrol Team reportedly mobilised to the residence and rushed the victim to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
She was subsequently certified dead.
The police then launched an investigation and intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Suspects Arrested
The two suspects, both residents of Wuro Shie Quarters, were later arrested in connection with the case.
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects confessed to their alleged involvement in the crime. A sharp knife was also recovered as an exhibit.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gombe, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, directed investigators to conduct a discreet and thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought before the law.
The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police formation.
