A newlywed woman, Habiba Ibrahim, has reportedly cut the manhood of her 40-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, while he was asleep.

She was said to have been arrested by the police.

Idris, a commercial motorcycle rider and resident of Kudan in Kaduna State, said the incident happened on May 26 after he returned from the mosque to observe early morning prayers.

He said was lying on his bed to have some rest when his wife suddenly jumped on him with a sharp knife and almost cut off his manhood, but for neighbours who came to his rescue when they heard him shout.

Idris said they got married about four months ago, adding that he was shocked by his wife’s action because they loved each other and there was no prior misunderstanding before the attack.

Daily Trust learnt that Idris was rushed to a hospital in Kudan from where he was referred to the General Hospital Makarfi.

He was later taken to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria where doctors battled to save his life.

“At the moment, I am more concerned about my condition. I am afraid of remarrying because of this incident,” he said.

Idris’ mother, Rabi Salisu, who looks after him on the hospital bed, said he had never complained to her about his wife.

“Her parents are worried and are willing to settle his medical bills,” she added.

Attempts to speak to doctors on Idris’ condition were not successful.

The Kaduna State Police Public Relations officer, ASP Mansur Hassan, could not be reached for comments on the incident either.