Two Men Sentenced to 70 Years for Mutilating Six-Year-Old Pupil in Bauchi

The distressing incident took place in December 2020 when the two lured the young pupil into an uncompleted building on Gandu Street, Jama’are. The motive behind this appalling act, according to the prosecution counsel Sabi'u Gumba, was ritualistic in nature.

Two Men Sentenced to 70 Years for Mutilating Six-Year-Old Pupil in Bauchi

 In a shocking verdict, Adamu Abdulra’uf, 20, and Abdulkadir Wada, 21, have been handed 35 years in prison each for mutilating a six-year-old pupil, Hauwa'u Ya'u, in Bauchi.

The Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, issued the sentence after the defendants pleaded guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, and attempting culpable homicide.

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The distressing incident took place in December 2020 when the two lured the young pupil into an uncompleted building on Gandu Street, Jama’are. The motive behind this appalling act, according to the prosecution counsel Sabi'u Gumba, was ritualistic in nature.

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Responding to the tragedy, the state government stepped in and sponsored the surgical operation for the pupil.

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This case serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for heightened awareness and vigilance against such horrific crimes. It underscores the importance of prompt legal action to address and condemn such atrocities.