Nigerian Husband chops off wife’s hands for stealing his GHS 3

In a shocking act of domestic violence, a husband in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, gruesomely chops his wife’s hands over the alleged theft of N3000 (approximately GHS 3).

The incident, which took place on April 29, 2024, was reported by local resident Bashir M Usman in a Facebook post.

According to Usman’s account, the brutal assault occurred after the wife reportedly took N3000 from her husband’s N20,000 savings.

In a fit of rage, the husband took the extreme step of chopping off her hand at the wrist.

The gruesome nature of the attack has drawn widespread condemnation and shock among social media users and the local community.

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The husband was promptly arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations into the incident continue.

The severity of the crime has sparked a significant outcry on social media, with many calling for a harsh penalty.

There is a strong sentiment among commentators that the husband should face a substantial prison sentence, with suggestions ranging up to 20 years to reflect the gravity of his actions.

This incident highlights the ongoing issues of domestic violence and the urgent need for stronger protections and legal measures to safeguard victims.

The community and activists are calling for swift justice to be served to deter such heinous acts and protect vulnerable individuals from such extreme forms of domestic abuse.

In response to this and similar cases, there are calls for enhanced educational programs to address the root causes of domestic violence and improve the legal framework to ensure more effective protection for victims.

Additionally, NGOs and local authorities are urged to provide more support services, including counseling and rehabilitation for both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, to help mitigate the long-term effects of such traumatic experiences on families and communities.

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