The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Muhammad, for allegedly removing the eyes of his 7-year-old sister, Rukayya Muhammad, in a suspected money ritual in Wailo town, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on October 17, 2025.
Police spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil confirmed the tragic case in a statement on Monday, October 20. He said the suspect lured his younger sister into a nearby bush, where he attacked her and plucked out both eyes.
The victim was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi for emergency treatment. However, an ophthalmologist confirmed that the young girl has permanently lost her sight.
According to the police, five other suspects connected to the alleged ritual act have been arrested. They were identified as Mohammed Rabiu (19), Saleh Ibrahim (20), Nasiru Muhammad, Hassan Garba, and Garba Dahiru (43).
Wakil said the arrests followed a report made by the victim’s father, Muhammad Adamu, to the Soro Divisional Police Headquarters. A team of detectives led by CSP Aliyu Mohammad Goni, the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly responded and apprehended the suspect at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Auwalu, acting under the influence of a supposed ritualist syndicate, carried out the attack in a bid to acquire wealth. During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the crime.
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, with a promise that all those involved will face justice.
Source:Africa Publicity
