A 30-year-old man, Haruna Ishaka, has died after his 24-year-old wife, Maimuna, allegedly severed his manhood during a domestic dispute in Maigoje village, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:15pm on Monday at the couple’s residence in Mai Idanu Ward.
Sources told DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS that the couple, both of Fulani extraction, had allegedly been having disagreements over the deceased’s interactions with young girls outside their marriage.
Maimuna was said to have repeatedly warned her husband against the alleged conduct, but he reportedly failed to heed her warnings.
The victim reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, while his remains were subsequently buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
His wife was said to have fled the village following the incident.
Confirming the report on Friday, the spokesperson for the Taraba State Police Command, Victor Mshelizah, said the Divisional Police Officer was on his way to the scene.
“I am aware of the report. The DPO is heading to the location as we speak,” Mshelizah said.
The police said an investigation was ongoing, adding that efforts were being made to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
