17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Plucking Out Younger Sister’s Eyes
In a deeply disturbing case, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy and five others for plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister, in a suspected money ritual attempt in Bayan Dutse Village, Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
According to the Bauchi Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil, the incident was reported on October 17, 2025, after the boy lured his sister into the bush and attacked her.
The affected child was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where doctors confirmed that she would never regain her sight.
All suspects have reportedly confessed to the crime, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the motive and ensure justice.
This horrific act underscores the urgent need to protect children from harmful practices and beliefs that endanger their lives. Every child deserves safety, care, and dignity, not violence.
Every child has the right to life, protection, and freedom from all forms of violence. Equally, children in conflict with the law have the right to be treated with humanity, dignity, and the goal of rehabilitation.
