Detectives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 17-year-old boy, identified as Auwal Dahiru Muhammad, for allegedly attacking his 7-year-old sister and plucking out both of her eyes in a bid to perform a money ritual.
The incident occurred on October recently at Bayan Dutse Village, in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State
According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, the crime was reported to the police by the victim’s father, Muhammad Adamu, who said his daughter, Rukayya Muhammad, was lured into the bush by her brother, where she was attacked and had her eyes forcefully removed.
Upon receiving the report, detectives led by CSP Aliyu Mohammed Goni, the Divisional Police Officer of Soro Division, immediately moved to the scene and arrested the suspect. The victim was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for emergency treatment. A medical examination confirmed that the young girl had permanently lost her eyesight due to the injuries. The police revealed that six suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. They include: Auwal Dahiru (17), of Bayan Dutse, Wailo, Ganjuwa LGA Mohammed Rabiu (19) Saleh Ibrahim (20) Nasiru Muhammad, of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA Hassan Garba, of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA Garba Dahiru (43), of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to the crime, and police say investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and identify any additional accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and professional investigation to ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice.
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