71-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Adamawa

YOLA —By Ojoma Yusuf, Yola

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 71-year-old man, Jeriel Clifford Peter, for allegedly killing his 67-year-old wife, Miltha Jeriel, following a domestic dispute.

According to police reports, the incident occurred on November 6, 2025, after an argument between the couple that began at a beer parlour in Demsa Local Government Area of the state. The disagreement reportedly escalated when the suspect attacked his wife with a knife and an axe, inflicting multiple injuries on her body.

Police operatives from the Demsa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. Her remains have since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

The police confirmed that the suspect is now in custody and that the weapons used in the attack have been recovered.

Describing the incident as “unfortunate,” the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yola, to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure diligent prosecution.

Morris condemned all forms of domestic violence and urged members of the public to seek peaceful means of resolving disputes. He further assured residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice and that no offender will escape lawful punishment.