The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25 -year -old man, Aliyu Mohammadu , for allegedly cutting off his cousin ’s manhood .
It was learnt that Mohammadu , from Babana Borgu , in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State , attacked his cousin , Farouk Ibrahim , on the claim that Ibrahim stole a sum of N 3 ,500 which he ( Mohammadu ) kept in his room .
“ My cousin was rude to me after he made away with my N 3 ,500 . When I confronted him on the way to the farm , he told me not to disturb him , insisting that he did not take my money . I got annoyed and attacked him with my cutlass which resulted in the cutting off of his manhood , ” Mohammadu told our correspondent.
He added that he needed his money , threatening a further attack on Ibrahim .
He said , “ What I need is my N 3 , 500 , otherwise I am going to do more harm in the family . I have two wives and two children to cater for , I need the money to take care of them.”
He said , “ What I need is my N 3 , 500 , otherwise I am going to do more harm in the family . I have two wives and two children to cater for , I need the money to take care of them.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger , Peter Sunday, confirmed that police operatives at New Bussa Division arrested Mohammadu for cutting off his cousin ’s manhood .
Sunday explained that the suspect attacked his victim when he was taking food to his father , Ibrahim Mohammed , on the farm .
“ Mohammadu attacked his cousin with a cutlass and cut off his manhood . The victim was rushed to one specialist hospital in Ilorin , Kwara State for treatment , ” the PPRO said, adding that Mohammadu would be charged to court as soon as investigation was concluded .
