Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this
report but it was gathered tha the victim was herding animals in the bush when
the unknown assailants ambushed him and forcefully plucked out his eyes.
The boy is currently admitted in a specialist
hospital in Gombe State.
It was further gathered that the suspects
were arrested.
A media aide to the Adamawa State Governor,
Emmanuel Phillip Tumba, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, described the attack as an unspeakable act of
violence and cruelty.
He called on relevant authorities to ensure
that the perpetrators of the heinous crime are brought to justice
swiftly.
“A distressing incident occurred in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State, where
a young boy who was tending to his flock was viciously attacked by a gang of
ritualists. They brutally gouged out his eyes and abandoned him in the
wilderness,” he wrote.
"The perpetrators of this heinous act have been captured and are
currently in the custody of law enforcement. It is imperative that these
malevolent individuals face the harshest consequences of the legal system
without any leniency.
"The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers that exist
in the world we live in. The sheer brutality of the attack on the innocent
young boy, who was only tending to his flock, is a stark depiction of the
darkness that lurks within our society.
"The fact that there are individuals out there who are willing to
harm and mutilate others for their own sick rituals is a chilling realization.
It is a stark reminder that there are those who are capable of unspeakable acts
of violence and cruelty, existing in a world that we often like to believe is
safe and just.
"The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to justice
swiftly and face the full consequences of their actions. It is imperative that
the law punish them severely, sending a clear message that such acts of
violence and evil will not be tolerated.
"As we grapple with the chilling reality of the strange and dark
world we live in, it is crucial that we remain vigilant and work towards
creating a safer and more just society for all.
“Let us stand united against such acts of violence and cruelty, and strive towards a world where such horrors are nothing but a distant memory.”
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