Elderly man,71, arrested for murder of his wife in Adamawa

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 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, during a domestic dispute. 

The incident occurred on November 6, 2025, following a minor misunderstanding between the couple that began at a beer parlour in the Demsa Local Government Area of the state. 

The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, said the suspect attacked his wife with a knife and an axe, inflicting multiple injuries on her body. 

The victim was rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed d3ad while receiving treatment.

“The Adamawa State Police Command has on the 4/11/2025 apprehended one Jeriel Clifford Peter, 71, for allegedly k!lling his wife, Miltha Jeriel, aged 67 years,” the statement read. 

 "The incident occurred on the 6th of November, 2025, following a little misunderstanding that started at a beer parlor between the couple. During the altercation, the suspect reportedly attacked and st@bbed the victim multiple times all over her body with a knife and axe.

"Upon receipt of the distress call the Command deployed Police Operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Demsa Division to the scene. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. Her remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

"The suspect has since been arrested, and the knife and axe used in committing the offence has been recovered.

"The Commissioner of Police, *CP Dankombo Morris, PSC(+),* has strongly condemned this unfortunate act, and directed State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yola, to take over case and ensure discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.

"The CP warned against all forms of domestic violence and urge members of the public to seek peaceful resolution of conflicts.

“He further reassures residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served and that no offender escapes lawful punishment.