The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwal Dahiru, and five others for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister, Rukayya Muhammad, in a suspected money ritual attempt in Bayan Dutse Village, Wailo, Kubi Ward, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil.
Wakil said the incident was reported on October 17, 2025, by one Muhammad Adamu of Bayan Dutse Village at the Soro Divisional Police Headquarters. He alleged that at about 8 pm, Auwal lured his younger sister into a nearby bush, attacked her with intent to kill, and forcefully plucked out her eyes.
The PPRO said the Divisional Police Officer, Aliyu Goni, swiftly led a team of detectives to the scene, where the suspect was arrested while the victim was immediately rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical attention.
He added that preliminary investigation revealed that the young girl permanently lost her eyesight after her brother removed both of her eyes in a desperate attempt to use them for a money ritual.
“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,” the statement read.
Wakil further disclosed that other suspects were arrested in connection with the crime including Mohammed Rabiu, 19, Saleh Ibrahim, 20, Nasiru Muhammad of Soro town, Hassan Garba of Soro town, and Garba Dahiru, 43.
He said all the suspects voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation.
“The investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive behind their heinous act and bring all individuals connected to justice,” Wakil added.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a discreet and professional investigation.
This incident adds to a series of similar ritual-related crimes recorded in Bauchi State.
In 2021, TVC News reported that the police arrested a 22-year-old man, Musa Hamza, for allegedly beheading a teenager and removing his eyes for ritual purposes in the Alkaleri Local Government Area.
The suspect was said to have burnt the victim’s body and buried the remains in a shallow grave.
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