A 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Mohammad, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly removing his younger sister’s eyes in a suspected money ritual attempt.
The incident reportedly occurred on October 17 in Wailo town, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The victim, identified as Rukayya Mohammad, was said to have been lured into the bush by her elder brother, who then brutally attacked her and forcefully removed both of her eyes.
According to the spokesperson of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakili in a statement issued on Monday, the victim’s father confirmed that Auwalu and Rukayya are biological siblings.
He recounted that Auwalu deceived Rukayya into accompanying him to a nearby bush, where he committed the act.
“Sadly, a medical specialist at the hospital confirmed that Rukayya has permanently lost her vision and will never regain her sight,” Wakil stated.
The police further revealed that Auwalu Mohammad voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation.
Wakil said Investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive behind the act and to identify all individuals involved.
Six other suspects were said to have been arrested in connection with the crime.
They are ; Auwal Dahiru, 17, of Bayan Dutse, Wailo, Kubi They are Ward, Ganjuwa LGA, Mohammed Rabiu, 19 , Saleh Ibrahim, 20
Nasiru Muhammad of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA, Hassan Garba of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA and Garba Dahiru, 43, also of Soro town
The police assured the public that all suspects found complicit will be brought to justice.
