A 59-year-old man identified as Ziwotimin Keke has been arrested by the police in Bayelsa State for chopping off the penis of a nine-month-old boy during circumcision.
It was learnt that the incident threw the Ondewari community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State into shock.
The victim was said to be the grandson of Keke, who was known in the community for his generosity in offering free circumcision to families.
His cousin and activist, Morris Alagoa, who confirmed the incident said the old man was popular in the community for his free services.
“He was only trying to help”, Alagoa said adding that it was not true that his cousin was known for chopping off penises during circumcision.
Alagoa said: “The man in question is my cousin and he is like a father to the boy. The incident is like that of a driver with 40 years experience having an accident.
“It is really sad and unfortunate that his free services to over 700 children from neighbouring communities have been brought into this ugly scenario.
“He is a fisherman and engaged in logging of woods for a living. He is even a physically challenged man that offered circumcision services to the community.”
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asimin Butswat confirmed the arrest of the man.
He said: “We were told the man had been doing this free circumcision for years. But we are investigating.”
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