A 25-year-old woman, Maimuna Idris, has been remanded in a Kano correctional centre after she was accused of severing her boyfriend's manhood during an attack at a hotel in the state.
Alleged Attack at Durbar Hotel
The alleged incident happened on July 27, 2026, at Badawa Quarters in Kano, according to the prosecution. The case was reported to the Badawa Police Division by the management of Durbar Hotel at about 12:50 p.m. Prosecutors allege that Idris attacked her boyfriend, Ashiru Sani, with a sharp knife after learning he planned to marry another woman.
Idris faces charges of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt, with the case adjourned until September 9. The prosecution counsel, H.A. Sani-Buhari, told the court that the attack occurred at about 11 a.m. on July 27.
Conflicting Reporting on Plea
However, there is conflicting reporting over Idris' plea. The Nation, P.M. News, and other outlets cited the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as reporting that she pleaded guilty, while The Eagle Online reported that she pleaded not guilty. The discrepancy means the plea should be treated cautiously until the court record is independently confirmed.
Idris, who is from the Maigatari Local Government Area of Jigawa State, was arraigned before a Kano Magistrates' Court on two counts of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The court ordered Idris to be remanded in a correctional centre and adjourned the case until September 9, 2026, for further mention.
Police Investigation and Hospital Treatment
The injured man was subsequently taken to Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital in Kano for medical treatment, according to the prosecution's account reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). A police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said detectives had begun investigating the incident and that the victim was taken to Abubakar Imam Urology Hospital.
The police spokesperson's statement, reported by The Guardian, said police received information from Durbar Hotel that Idris allegedly attacked Sani after learning of his intention to marry another woman.
What Happens Next
The case will be mentioned again on September 9, 2026, when Idris is expected to reappear before the Kano Magistrates' Court. The outcome of the case remains uncertain until then.
Source: Pulse.ng
