An 18-year-old housewife has allegedly severed her husband’s manhood in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this to journalists in Damaturu on Friday.
According to the police, the disturbing incident occurred at about 1am on February 6, 2026, but was not reported to the Potiskum Divisional Police Station until 3pm later that day.
SP Abdulkarim stated that the suspect, who is currently at large, allegedly used a sharp knife to mutilate her husband’s organ before fleeing the scene.
“Following the report, police operatives promptly visited the scene and rushed the victim to the State Specialist Hospital, Potiskum, for urgent medical attention,” he said.
The victim was subsequently referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The police spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing to apprehend the suspect and to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack. He noted that certain sensitive details of the case are being withheld to protect the victim from further trauma.
The Commissioner of Police for Yobe State, CP Emmanuel Ado, strongly condemned the act, emphasizing that marriage should be built on mutual respect, understanding, patience, and tolerance.
