Police debunk viral report of woman severing husband’s manhood in Taraba
Taraba State Police Command has officially debunked a widely circulated news report alleging that a 24-year-old woman, Maimuna, cut off her 30-year-old husband’s manhood, leading to his death in Maigoje village, Gashaka…
Sensational claims of domestic violence involving genital mutilation often spread rapidly on Nigerian social media before being verified, with such stories typically drawing wide public attention due to their shocking nature. Police commands are frequently called upon to confirm or deny these viral accounts, as unverified reports can damage reputations, mislead the public, and, in some cases, incite unrest within affected communities before facts are established.
In this instance, all three outlets agree that the Taraba State Police Command has pushed back against a specific claim naming a 24-year-old woman, Maimuna, and her 30-year-old husband in Maigoje village, Gashaka, with the police saying they have no record of such an incident. None of the reports clarify the original source of the viral claim, how it spread, or whether any investigation is being opened into who started the rumour, leaving open questions about accountability for misinformation.