By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi-
A man simply identified as Ibrahim is being hunted down by the Police in Bauchi for allegedly removing the eyes of 16-year old boy in the state.
Following the receipt of the information, the Bauchi State Police Command has immediately begun a manhunt for the suspect, a resident of Rafin Zurfi area of Bauchi metropolis.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State, Ahmed Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, who disclosed this in a release made available to journalists in the state on Friday titled: “Police commence as investigation into the case of attempted culpable homicide.
SP Wakil explained that the incident happened on Thursday.
He said that the suspect, whose name was simply given as Ibrahim lured the victim, Uzairu Salisu, a resident of kwanan Gulmammu, Jahun Quarters area of the Bauchi metropolis, to his farm to work for him and while on the farm, he (the suspect), attacked him and used a cable to remove his two eyes.
The Police Spokesman, said that the ward head of Birshi, Mohammed Lawal, called the Police to inform them of the incident and they immediately rushed to the scene and took the victim to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for medical attention.
“On Friday, 23rd June, 2022, at about 6.00pm, a distress call was received from the ward head of Birshi Mohammed Lawal, that a Boy of about 16 yrs was found in his pool of blood with two of his eyes removed at dutsen Jira of yelwa area Bauchi metropolitan.
“A team of Policemen led by DPO Yelwa moved to the scene of the crime and evacuated the victim to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital Bauchi (ATBUTH) for treatment.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim’s name is Uzairu Salisu ‘M’ of kwanan Gulmammu Jahun Quarters.
“The victim stated that One Ibrahim of Rafin Zurfi whom he knew for some time, lured him to the the bush for a menial job on his farm, The suspect Ibrahim used a cable wire to strangulate the victim and remove his two eyes.
“While the victim is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention as demanded by the global best practices, the general public will be updated as the investigation unfolds.
“CP Umar Mamman Sanda, vowed to get to the root of the matter and ensure that erring culprits of this dastardly act are brought to book to ensure deterrence of future occurrence,” he said.
Wakil said that the Commissioner of Police, urged parents and guardians to keep a careful watch on the whereabouts and activities of their children/wards.
He said: “To this end, the commissioner of Police reiterates the need for parents and guardians to maintain strict vigilance of the activities of their wards. It is pertinent now more than ever that the whereabouts of wards and the company they keep are constantly kept in check by all those responsible.
“Community leaders, elders and authoritative persons should also ensure to keep an eye on happenings within their environment and ensure the needed intervention before situations degenerate.
“He enjoined the citizenry of the State not to relent in partnering with the Police, especially with information, to remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or abnormal movement to the police.”
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