Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Girlfriend With Hammer, Stealing ₦100,000 in Gombe

Police in Gombe State have arrested a 35-year-old man, Musa Adamu, over an alleged violent attack on his girlfriend during a late-night incident in Gombe metropolis.

The suspect, said to be a resident of Riyal Quarters, was accused of assaulting the woman with a hammer, attempting to strangle her and robbing her of ₦100,000 after allegedly breaking into her home in the early hours of the morning.

The Gombe State Police Command confirmed the arrest in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi.

According to the statement, the victim reported the incident at the Pantami Divisional Police Headquarters, alleging that the suspect unlawfully entered her residence around 2:00 a.m. by scaling the fence before forcing his way into her room.

Police said the woman sustained serious injuries during the attack and was rushed to a hospital after officers visited the scene. She was later treated and discharged.

Investigators also recovered an iron hammer suspected to have blood stains, alongside a USB cable believed to have been used during the assault.

Preliminary findings by the police indicated that the suspect had earlier demanded money from the victim, who is reportedly a businesswoman, but she refused to give him any cash before the incident occurred.

Authorities said the suspect remains in custody while investigations continue, adding that he would be charged to court once the investigation is completed.

The police command assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to security agencies.

The incident has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians raising concerns over increasing cases of domestic violence and attacks involving intimate partners.