A woman has been arrested after allegedly chopping off her husband’s genitals in Aweil East County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State last Friday, local officials confirmed.
Paul Kuch, the information director for Aweil East County, told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that the incident occurred in Peth Lou Boma, Mangok Lou Payam.
“The incident happened on Friday. A woman attempted to cut off her husband’s private parts. Fortunately, the man survived and is currently receiving treatment at Madhol Hospital,” Kuch said. “The woman is in police custody in Peth Lou.”
Kuch identified the suspect as Adhel Garang, 35. The victim, Magar Marengdit, is a certified nurse and serves as the officer-in-charge of the Peth Lou Primary Health Care Unit.
According to Kuch, the incident followed a domestic dispute between the couple over unspecified social matters. Despite the disagreement, the husband chose to sleep in the same house, where the attack reportedly took place.
A local source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the victim was asleep when his wife attacked him with a knife.
“He had an argument with his wife. While he was sleeping, she took a knife and cut his genitals. Although the injuries are severe, his condition is improving,” the source said.
Angelina Agau Thiep, an Aweil-based activist, condemned the attack, calling it a “crime and inhumane act,” and urged families to resolve conflicts peacefully.
“We are not allowed to ruin human dignity, no matter the differences,” Agau said.
She noted that similar incidents had occurred in Aweil West and Aweil North counties in the past, and called for increased awareness and intervention to prevent such violence.