By our reporter 18.9.2025
A housewife in Magama Gumau in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State Nigeria, has placed a hot knife on the private part of a seven-year-old girl.
According to reports the woman identified as Suwaira Ibrahim, had accused the girl who is a sister to her husband of witchcraft and despite a contrary information that young girl was not a witch, the woman went ahead to torture her to confess.
According to a Magama Gumau community, Kabiru Abdulkadir member, the incident started when Suwaira’s child claimed to have seen the victim among a group of witches.
“They took the girl to a man confirmed if she was a witch. But the man told them that she is not a witch, Abdulkadir said.
“But Suwaira disagreed with the confirmation. They returned home and she placed a knife on fire, which she 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.
He added that the little girl’s private part and thighs were badly bruised during the touture. Abdulkadir added 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. However, the child was later rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where she is currently receiving treatment.
Bauchi Police command spokesperson Ahmed Wakil confirmed the incident saying: “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.”
Bauchi community