LAGOS, Aug 29 AFP) - A Nigerian man has been arrested for chopping off his
wife's leg after accusing her of carelessly exposing her body during a
post-natal medical examination, police said Thursday.
   Adamu Hussaini, 52, was arrested last week in northern Bauchi State and is
to appear in court soon for the offence, state police commissioner Mohammed
Bate told AFP.
   He said Hussaini, a professional butcher, accused his wife Amina of
exposing her body carelessly to a male doctor who had examined her during
post-natal treatment.
   "The woman was being examined two weeks after she delivered twins," Bate
said.
   He said Hussaini was not happy with the way his wife of over 27 years
undressed before the doctor and decided to teach her a lesson.
   "On getting home, Hussaini locked up Amina and cut off her right leg," he
said.
   The police boss said the woman's groans attracted her neighbours who rushed
her to the hospital.
   The police officer said the woman's condition was stable.
   "She is not in danger at all. She is responding to treatment," he added.
   He said the butcher-husband will soon appear in court to answer charges.

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