Friday, September 19, 2025 - A Bauchi woman identified as Suwaira Ibrahim, allegedly burnt the private part of her husband’s 7-year-old sister after accusing her of being a witch
According to punch, the incident which occurred in
Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area of the state, left the girl in severe
pain and fighting for her life.
Narrating the ordeal, an activist in the community, Kabiru
Abdulkadir, told journalists that Suwaira’s child claimed to have seen the
victim among a group of witches.
The girl was taken to a man who confirmed that the minor is
not a witch.
"The man told them that she is not a witch, but Suwaira
disagreed with the confirmation. They returned home and placed a knife or spoon
on fire, which they used to burn the child’s private part, believing that if
she was truly a witch, she would not feel pain. It was her loud cries that
attracted neighbours. When we got there, we insisted that the case be reported
to the police,” Abdulkadir said.
Abdulkadir said the child’s private parts and thighs were
severely burnt, adding that the injuries left her unable to pass urine or stool
properly, while the stench from the wound had made life unbearable for the
household.
The victim was later rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where she is currently receiving
treatment.
The spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed
Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the incident said the case was reported at the
Toro Divisional Headquarters before being referred to the State Command for
proper investigation.
"We are aware of it. Initially, some people wanted to
cover up the case and handle it at the community level, but we insisted it
should be reported. The case has been referred to the State Headquarters for
further investigation and prosecution. We will issue a detailed statement once
we receive full reports,” the PPRO said.
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