Man dies after wife reportedly cut off his private part over interest in young girls

A 30-year-old man, Haruna Ishaka, has died following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his 24-year-old wife, Maimuna, in Maigoje village, Mai Idanu Ward, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State.

According to a police report from the Gashaka Division, the incident occurred at about 11:15 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.

The report stated that Maimuna allegedly cut off her husband’s manhood during the incident.

Ishaka reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, following the attack.

His remains were subsequently buried in accordance with Islamic rites, the police report indicated.

Preliminary findings cited in the report suggested that the incident followed a disagreement over Ishaka’s alleged interest in young girls outside the marriage.

The report stated that Maimuna had previously warned her husband about the alleged behaviour but that he did not heed her warnings.

As of the time the police report was prepared, Maimuna was reportedly at large.

(SAHARA REPORTERS)