The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old woman identified simply as Gift for allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a domestic dispute in the Mile 3 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, sent shockwaves through the densely populated Bishop Okoye Street after news of the shocking act spread across the community.
According to local sources, the altercation reportedly began when Gift’s lover, identified only as Sunday, requested to engage in sexual activity. Gift refused, allegedly accusing him of using sex-enhancement drugs that prolonged their intimate sessions beyond her comfort.
A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “Mr. Sunday became aggressive and allegedly assaulted his partner for refusing his advances. In the heat of the confrontation, the woman reportedly bit off the tip of his penis.”
“The cap of the man’s penis was completely severed,” the source added.
Police officers from the Nkpolu Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly intervened and arrested the suspect. She was taken into custody while the injured man was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for urgent medical attention.
Confirming the incident on Friday, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. The suspect, aged 43, has been arrested, and investigation is ongoing.”
The case has raised fresh concerns over the increasing spate of domestic violence in relationships across the country.