Woman cuts off boyfriend’s private part in Kano hotel

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Maimunatu Idris, of Maigatari Local Government Area in Jigawa State, for allegedly attacking her boyfriend and severing his manhood at Durbar Hotel, Badawa, Kano.

‎Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying the suspect attacked her lover with a sharp knife after discovering his intention to marry another woman.

‎Kiyawa said, “Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer led a team of detectives to the scene. The suspect was arrested and the weapon recovered as exhibit.

‎“The victim was rushed to Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital where he is currently receiving medical care. Investigation is ongoing,” he added.

‎He added that Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, condemned the act and warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands.

He assured residents that the Command would conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute the suspect in accordance with the law.

‎Meanwhile, an eyewitness who works as a security personnel near the hotel told Daily Trust that the suspect lured her boyfriend to lodge at the hotel after learning of his plan to dump her.

‎“She asked him to lodge at the hotel so they could stay together. It was there she used the opportunity to cut his manhood,” the eyewitness said.

He added that the suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police, while the victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment. (Daily Trust)