- Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Genital Mutilation of Husband in Yobe
- Police said officers responded swiftly to a distress call and found the man lying in a pool of blood inside his room
- The injured man has reportedly identified his wife as the attacker
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly mutilating her husband’s genitals during a domestic dispute in Potiskum Local Government Area.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday and left the victim in a critical condition. Police said officers responded swiftly to a distress call and found the man lying in a pool of blood inside his room.
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Confirming the arrest, the state police spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, said officers arrived at the scene to find the victim alone and severely injured. He was immediately taken to a nearby clinic before being referred to the Azare Medical Centre for further treatment.
According to Abdulkarim, the suspect fled the scene after the incident but was later tracked down and arrested on Monday. He said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to the attack and the alleged use of a sharp object.
The injured man has reportedly identified his wife as the attacker but is yet to provide a detailed statement due to the severity of his injuries. Police assured that more information would be released as investigations continue.
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