The Police Command in Jigawa have confirmed the death of a 16-year-old boy (Almajiri) after unknown hoodlum plucked one of his eyes in Kiyawa Local Government Area if the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday.
Shiisu said the teacher of the deceased, Malam Mustafa of Abuja quarters of Shuwarin town, Kiyawa LGA, reported the matter to the police.
He explained that the complainant reported to the police that one of his students, Yusufa Mustapha aged 16, went to nearby bush to fetch fire at about 8 a.m.
The PPRO added that the teacher alleged that the deceased, who did not come back home as expected, was later found laying in blood with one of his eyes plucked.
“Today, at about 3:15 p.m., information at the command’s disposal revealed that one Malam Mustapha of Abuja quarters Shuwarin town in Kiyawa LGA reported on the same date at about 8 a.m., one of his students (Almajiri), Yusufa Mustapha aged 16 went to the bush to get firewood.
“The boy, who didn’t come back was later discovered in the bush laying in blood and one of his eyes removed by unknown person,” the PPRO said.
According to him, the victim was taken to Dutse General Hospital for medical attention where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Shiisu added that efforts to arrest the perpetrator (s) were being intensified.
Credit:Justice watch