17-year-old boy allegedly removes sister’s eyes for money ritual in Bauchi

In a deeply shocking incident, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, identified as Auwalu Mohammad, for allegedly removing his younger sister’s eyes in what is suspected to be a money ritual attempt.

The horrifying act reportedly took place on October 17 in Wailo town, located in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The victim, 10-year-old Rukayya Mohammad, was lured into a nearby bush by her brother under false pretenses. Once there, Auwalu allegedly attacked her and gruesomely 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.