Police launch manhunt after man allegedly attacks his wife with axe in Maiduguri

Police in Borno State have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly attacked his wife with an axe, inflicting serious injuries on her in Maiduguri.

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The suspect, identified as Adam Jidda, allegedly attacked his wife, Maimuna Adam, on June 12, 2026 at about 5:30 a.m.

The suspect, who was reported to be suffering from a mental health condition, struck the victim with an axe, causing severe injuries to the right side of her face.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of GRA Division led a patrol team to the scene, where photographs were taken as part of preliminary investigations.

The victim was subsequently evacuated to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for medical treatment.

Police said the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend him, while investigations into the incident continue.