The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman accused of cutting off her boyfriend’s manhood after learning he planned to marry another woman.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, said Monday in Kano that the suspect, from Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa, allegedly used a sharp knife during the attack.
He said police got a report from the management of Durbar Hotel, Badawa, and quickly sent operatives to the scene. The suspect was arrested, while the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
“On Monday, at about 12:50pm, a report was received from the management of Durbar Hotel, Badawa, that one suspect, aged 25 years, of Maigatari LGA, Jigawa, allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a sharp knife after discovering his intention to marry another woman.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer, Badawa Division, led a team of detectives to the scene.
”On getting there it was discovered that the suspect had severed the victim’s manhood during the attack. The suspect was arrested, and the weapon, a sharp knife, was recovered as an exhibit.
“The victim was immediately rushed to Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital for medical treatment. He is currently receiving care. Investigation is ongoing,” he said.
