The incident involving Habiba Ibrahim and her husband, Salisu Idris, is a shocking and distressing case of domestic violence.
According to reports, the 40-year-old commercial motorcycle rider from Kudan, Kaduna State, was attacked by his newlywed wife on May 26, soon after he returned from early morning prayers.
As Idris was resting, his wife allegedly assaulted him with a sharp knife, severing his manhood. His cries for help alerted neighbors, who intervened and rescued him.
`Idris said they got married about four months ago, adding that he could not fathom the reason for her action because they loved each other and there was no prior misunderstanding before the attack.
Idris was rushed to a hospital in Kudan from where he was referred to the General Hospital Makarfi. He was later taken to the Ahmadu Bello University teaching Hospital, Zaria where doctors battled to save his life.
“At the moment, I am more concerned about my condition. I am afraid of remarrying because of this incident,” he said.
Idris’ mother, Rabi Salisu, who looks after him on the hospital bed, said though they were not staying in the same compound, he had never complained to her about his wife.
“Her parents are worried and are willing to settle his medical bills’’ she said
The suspect has been arrested. The state police command is yet to comment on this development.
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