The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Muhammad, for allegedly plucking out his younger sister’s eyes for a money ritual in Wailo town, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, which occurred on October 17, left the victim, Rukayya Muhammad, permanently blind.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development in a statement, describing the act as “heinous and inhuman.”
According to him, police investigations revealed that the suspect lured his sister into a nearby bush, where he attacked her and forcefully removed both eyes in a desperate attempt to gain wealth.
“Unfortunately, a medical doctor (eye specialist) at the hospital confirmed that the young girl will never regain her vision for the rest of her life,” Wakil said.
He added that the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation, and that investigations were ongoing to uncover the full motive and identify any accomplices involved.
Wakil also disclosed that several other suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Auwal Dahiru (17) of Bayan Dutse, Wailo; Mohammed Rabiu (19); Saleh Ibrahim (20); Nasiru Muhammad, Hassan Garba, and Garba Dahiru (43), all of Soro town in Ganjuwa LGA.
“All the suspects are currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing to ensure that justice is served,” the police spokesperson said.
