Delta Police arrest 21-year-old Bina for allegedly stabbing her 34-year-old lover to death. The case sparks debate on parenting, society, and early cohabitation.
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 21-year-old woman identified as Bina, who allegedly stabbed her 34-year-old lover to death during a domestic dispute.
The incident occurred along Jakpa Road in Delta State and has since attracted widespread public attention and debate.
According to police findings, Bina and the deceased man had been cohabiting for the past four years, beginning their relationship when she was just 17 years old.
Despite her young age at the time, she moved in with him, and the couple went on to have two children together — a three-year-old and a one-year-old.
Their union, however, was not formalized through marriage, raising concerns about parental supervision and societal influences that allowed such an arrangement to persist.
During her parade before newsmen, Bina, who hails from Bayelsa State, recounted the events leading up to the tragedy.
She explained that the deceased had decided to call off their relationship, a development that led to a heated argument.
The disagreement escalated into a physical altercation, during which she admitted to storming into the kitchen, picking up a knife, and stabbing her lover in the heat of the moment.
Following the stabbing, the man was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, according to Bina, the medical staff allegedly refused to provide immediate treatment, which she claimed contributed to his eventual death.
The young woman, visibly shaken, expressed regret for her actions, telling reporters that she never intended to cause his death and wished she could undo what had happened.
Reacting to the case, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Delta State Command, Bright Edafe, condemned the circumstances surrounding the incident and questioned where the real blame should lie.
In his words: “I just interviewed a 21-year-old girl who has been cohabiting with a 34-year-old man for the past four years. She already has two children for him.
“If she is 21 years now, that means she started living with this man when she was 17.
“They had a fight, she stabbed him in the heart, and he died.
“Who is to blame? The girl, the society, or her parents who allowed her to move in with a man at such a young age without proper marriage rites being observed? Her spoken English is fluent, yet she dropped out of school in SS2.”
Edafe’s remarks have further fueled conversations about the role of parents, the dangers of early cohabitation, and the increasing cases of domestic violence among young couples.
The incident has sparked heated discussions both online and offline, with many Nigerians divided over who should bear responsibility.
Some argue that Bina, despite her age, should be held accountable for taking a life, while others point to societal failures, poverty, and weak parental guidance as the root causes.
Child rights activists and social commentators have also weighed in, stressing the need for stricter enforcement of laws against child exploitation and early cohabitation.
Many have urged parents to protect their children from being prematurely handed into relationships without the emotional and psychological maturity required to handle them.
The Delta State Police Command has assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that Bina will face the full weight of the law.
The case is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further interrogation and possible arraignment in court.
Meanwhile, the fate of the couple’s two young children hangs in the balance, as they are now left without a father and risk losing their mother to imprisonment.
This disturbing case stands as another reminder of the complex intersections between domestic violence, underage cohabitation, and the responsibilities of families, communities, and government in safeguarding the future of young people in Nigeria.