The Digest:
A seven-year-old girl in Bauchi State is fighting for survival after her brother’s wife allegedly burned her private parts with a hot knife, accusing her of witchcraft. The incident, which has sparked outrage, highlights the persistence of harmful superstitions and violence against children in some communities.
Key Points
- The suspect, Suwaira Ibrahim, acted on her child’s claim that the victim was among a group of “witches.”
- A spiritualist initially cleared the girl of witchcraft allegations, but the suspect proceeded with the torture.
- The victim’s wounds are severely charred, causing difficulty in urination and defecation.
- Neighbors intervened after hearing the child’s screams and reported the case to the police.
- The girl is receiving urgent medical care at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital.
- Bauchi Police confirmed the incident and are investigating despite attempts to cover it up locally.
- Community activists are advocating for justice and increased awareness to end such practices.
This brutal act underscores the urgent need for education, legal enforcement, and societal change to protect vulnerable children from archaic and violent beliefs.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
