What began as a verbal disagreement between lovers over alleged cheating in Kaduna’s Sabon Tasha community ended in violence, as a young woman reportedly stabbed her boyfriend in the shoulder.
The event occurred on May 17, 2025, when 23-year-old Abigail Victor accused her boyfriend, Dominic James, of infidelity.
Police say that instead of walking away, she called two friends to assist her in confronting Dominic.
The trio allegedly stormed into Dominic’s house, beat him, and during the altercation, Abigail allegedly stabbed him with a knife.
Witnesses from the neighbourhood acted swiftly, rescuing the injured man and rushing him to a hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Police later apprehended Abigail and her alleged collaborators. She now faces charges of conspiracy and grievous bodily harm, offences that could result in several years behind bars under Kaduna’s legal code.
The incident has added to growing concerns over violence in romantic relationships across parts of Nigeria.