A tragic incident unfolded in Bama, Borno State, as 50-year-old Modu Isa is currently recovering in the hospital after a harrowing suicide attempt.
The incident occurred on Friday evening in Hausari Ward, where locals quickly came to his aid after discovering the severity of his injuries.
Security analyst Zagozola Makama reported on Saturday that Isa inflicted three stab wounds to his abdomen before taking the drastic step of severing his penis with a knife.
The shocking act is believed to have been prompted by emotional distress after his former wife, Bayanxe Modu from Konduga, whom he had divorced three times, refused to reconcile and return to his home.
Police patrol officers promptly arrived at the scene, recovering the knife used in the act as evidence.
Isa was rushed to General Hospital, Bama, where he is reportedly responding to treatment.
The authorities have since transferred the case to the criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.