On Monday, a man from Abia state identified as Jacob Nwachukwu cut off the left hand of his wife over adultery at Ogbor Hill Area of Aba.
It was gathered that, the couple had lived in the area for years before the husband had to move to their village in Abala when he lost his job.
Whenever Jacob visited they were always arguing and fighting about one thing or the other to the extent that the neighbours got used to it.
On this fateful day, the usual quarrel took a new shape as Jacob brought out a machete, cut off the wife’s hand and left with it to the village. It was gathered that, the couple had lived in the area for years before the husband had to move to their village in Abala when he lost his job.
Whenever Jacob visited they were always arguing and fighting about one thing or the other to the extent that the neighbours got used to it.
Mrs Nwadiokeonu Nwachukwu was rushed to the hospital by the neighbours for medical attention.
It was reported that Jacob's initial intention was to kill his wife but missed his target as his wife raised her hand to protect herself when he succeeded in cutting it off.
The Landlord of the house reported the case to the police station close to the hospital along Ogbor Hill, where the woman is currently on admission.
A police officer at Ogbor Hill Police Station confirmed the incident and said investigation into the matter had started.
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