The Yobe State Police command have arrested a 22-year-old man for cutting off the hand of his wife with a cutlass.
The man identified as Baari Bacha reportedly cut off the hand of his wife, Halima Bulama for disobeying his orders not to attend a friend’s ceremony in Damaturu.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Yobe state Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrest of Bacha, stating that the culprit became angry after a heated argument ensued with his wife, and then used a cutlass to commit the act.
The PPRO also disclosed that the victim is currently receiving treatment in the hospital and the suspect will be charged to court after investigation is completed.
