Man chops off wife's leg
From a correspondent in Lagos, Nigeria
August 29, 2002

A Nigerian man has been arrested for chopping off his wife's leg after accusing her of carelessly exposing her body during a post-natal medical examination, police said.

Adamu Hussaini, 52, was arrested last week in northern Bauchi State and is to appear in court soon for the offence, state police commissioner Mohammed Bate told AFP. 

He said Hussaini, a professional butcher, accused his wife Amina of exposing her body carelessly to a male doctor who had examined her during post-natal treatment. 

"The woman was being examined two weeks after she delivered twins," Bate said. 

He said Hussaini was not happy with the way his wife of over 27 years undressed before the doctor and decided to teach her a lesson. 

"On getting home, Hussaini locked up Amina and cut off her right leg," he said. 

The police boss said the woman's groans attracted her neighbours who rushed her to the hospital. 

The police officer said the woman's condition was stable. 

"She is not in danger at all. She is responding to treatment," he added. 

He said the butcher-husband will soon appear in court to answer charges. 

Agence France-Presse



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