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Man arrested for cutting off wife’s hand in Enugu

A woman, simply identified as Mrs Echegi, is fighting for her life after her husband, Sunday Echegi, cut off her hand in a brutal act of domestic violence at Ibagwa-Ani, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The victim was rushed to Ketochukwu Hospital in Nsukka, where she received emergency care for her injuries.

The shocking incident which occurred on Sunday has left residents of the area horrified, with many calling for justice for the victim.

Eyewitnesses said that the couple had been engaged in a heated argument when the husband suddenly dashed into the house, retrieved a machete, and attempted to strike his wife’s head.

She raised her hands to shield herself, resulting in one hand being completely severed and the other badly injured.

The suspect has been arrested and detained at the Nsukka Police Divisional Headquarters where he is helping operatives with investigation.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Jude Asogwa, has visited Echegi at Ketochukwu Hospital to assess her condition and express solidarity.

During the visit, he condemned the attack and described it as a barbaric act that should have no place in society.

It was learnt that the victim was on Tuesday morning transferred to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu for proper treatment.

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