Female partner attacks boyfriend, severs genital area in Kano incident

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and completely severing his manhood.

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The violent altercation occurred in the Badawa area of the state.

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The command disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the victim sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.

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According to the police, the female suspect was taken into custody following the incident, while detectives have commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the attack.

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“The Kano State Police Command has arrested a female suspect for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and completely cutting off his manhood during a violent altercation in Badawa,” the statement read.

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The police added that the victim is undergoing treatment at a medical facility, while further investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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The statement added, “The victim is receiving medical treatment, while investigations are ongoing.”

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The Kano incident adds to a string of similar cases reported across the country in recent times.

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In May 2025, PUNCH reported that a 43-year-old woman identified as Gift was arrested in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a dispute that started when he demanded sex she had refused.

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In October 2024, a 28-year-old woman, Yemisi Ogunlana, was arrested in Ogun State for allegedly using a sharp object to cut her husband’s manhood during an argument in the Oko-Oba area of Ogijo.

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PUNCH also reported a June 2024 case in Kaduna State, where a newlywed woman allegedly attempted to cut off her husband’s manhood, though neighbours intervened before she could complete the act.

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