By OBSERVERS TIMES
Two co-wives from the Dakwa community in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been hospitalized after ingesting a herbal mixture intended to sexually arouse their husband, who recently took a third wife.
The herbal remedy, known as ‘kayan mata’ in the Hausa language, is believed to enhance sexual desire in male partners.
According to reports from Daily Trust, the women, whose names have been withheld, consumed the herbs three days after their husband married a third wife from his hometown of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State.
Musa Muhammad, the husband at the center of this incident, confirmed that his two wives were rushed to a clinic in nearby Madalla, Niger State, where they were diagnosed with organ damage allegedly caused by the herbal concoction.
He revealed that both women underwent surgery and were discharged on Monday.
Muhammad explained that the herbalist who usually supplied them with the liquid preparation had given them a powdered form this time. “I received a call from my main house that my two wives were unwell while I was staying at my new bride’s residence,” he recounted.
“When I arrived, I found them rolling on the ground in pain. Initially, I called a nurse from the community to assist, but when there was no improvement, I took them to the clinic in Madalla where they underwent tests and surgery. They were discharged after about a week.”
He also mentioned that efforts were underway to locate the herbalist for investigation to prevent others from becoming her next victims.
Dr. Taiye Anifowose, a gynecologist, has issued a warning to women about the dangers of consuming such herbs, stating they can be harmful to their organs and may affect their reproductive health in the long run. She emphasized the need for increased awareness from government agencies, families, and community leaders regarding the risks associated with these herbal remedies.
