Bama, Borno State – A distressing incident unfolded in Hausari Ward when a 50-year-old man, Modu Isa, attempted to take his own life in a shocking display of desperation. The man mutilated himself after his former wife refused to reconcile and return to his home.

In a gripping act of desperation, Modu Isa inflicted severe injuries on himself on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses report that Isa stabbed himself three times in the stomach before tragically cutting off his penis with a kitchen knife. Community members quickly responded to the scene, rushing to offer assistance and alerting authorities.

The police swiftly arrived at the scene, collecting the weapon as evidence and evacuating the distressed man to the General Hospital in Bama, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. The incident has been formally handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri for further probe.

Sources indicate that Isa’s anguish stemmed from a marital crisis; his former wife, Bayanxe Modu, whom he had divorced three times, refused to rekindle their marriage. Her decision not to return to his household appears to have precipitated his tragic and extreme response, highlighting the profound emotional turmoil that can lead to acts of self-harm.

This harrowing case underscores the urgent need for mental health support and conflict resolution mechanisms amid personal crises in the region. As the investigation