Forced marriage: New bride slashes husband with razor blade

A newly-wedded bride in Sokoto, Shafa Muhammad, 28, has attacked her husband with a razor blade and injured him on the head.
The couple reside at Arkillar Liman Area, Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident allegedly occurred Decemcer16, three weeks after the couple wedded. It was gathered that Shafa was forced to marry Umar Shehu against her wish.
“The husband went into her room to consummate the marriage, when she attacked him with a razor blade, injuring him on the head,” a source close to the family, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed.

Police advise parents
Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the Sokoto State Police Command, ASP Ibrahim Abarass, said the husband had been treated and discharged from the hospital because his injuries were not life-threatening.
Abarass, however, said the wife had been detained by the Police and will be prosecuted after the investigation.
He advised parents to always consider the wishes of their children before getting them married.