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The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 32-year-old woman accused of attacking her husband and severing his genitals after a domestic altercation in the Kumbiya-Kumbiya area of Gombe metropolis.
Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Mu’azu Abubakar, said the incident occurred late Tuesday night and was reported by neighbors who heard screams from the couple’s residence. Officers who responded to the distress call found the victim, 38, bleeding heavily and rushed him to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the couple had a heated argument that escalated after intimacy. The suspect allegedly used a sharp kitchen knife during the confrontation, inflicting severe injury on her husband before attempting to flee the scene.
Medical personnel at FTH Gombe confirmed that the victim underwent emergency surgery and is currently in stable but critical condition. “He is receiving specialized care. It’s too early to determine the long-term medical outcome,” a senior hospital official said on condition of anonymity.
The suspect was apprehended within the neighborhood and is currently in police custody. ASP Abubakar said she is cooperating with investigators and will be charged to court after the conclusion of inquiries.
While the motive remains under investigation, family sources told reporters that the couple had a history of marital disputes. The police have urged the public to avoid speculation and allow due process to take its course.
Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Usman, condemned the act and appealed to couples to seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts. “Domestic violence is a crime. We have mediation units and family support services. No grievance justifies taking the law into one’s hands,” he said.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Authorities say charges will include grievous bodily harm and other offenses as determined by the evidence. The police also called on community and religious leaders to intensify advocacy against domestic violence.
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Note: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact local authorities or a trusted helpline. In Nigeria, you can reach NAPTIP on 07030000203 or the Police on 112.
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