Olaide Oyelude, KatsinaThe police in Katsina State have arrested a middle-aged man, identified simply as Samaila, for allegedly chaining and torturing his two wives, Fatima Salisu and Hadiza Musa, in his home for 10 months. Fatima hails from the Markemagaji Gari village, while Hadiza is from the Kalyarubandaba village, both in Katsina State. Items recovered from the house include large chains used by the suspect to restrain the women, assorted charms and weapons. In an interview at the police station, Fatima and Hadiza painted a horrific picture of their ordeal. The group’s spokesperson, Hajiya Rabi Muhammed, said the organisation took the women to a hospital in Katsina for medical check-up on Wednesday.

Source: Punch January 31, 2020 01:08 UTC