Teen arrested for allegedly removing sister’s eyes in suspected money ritual attempt

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Mohammad, for allegedly mutilating his 10-year-old sister, Rukayya Mohammad, in what authorities suspect to be a money ritual attempt.

The tragic incident reportedly occurred on October 17 in Wailo town, located in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

According to police reports, Auwalu lured his younger sister into a nearby bush under false pretenses before attacking her and brutally removing both of her eyes.

The victim was later discovered in critical condition and rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention, while the suspect was immediately apprehended by police officers.

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.