Police in Jigawa state recovered the body of a 16-year-old “Almajiri” in Kiyawa LGA, with one eye gouged by unknown assailants, as reported by the Islamic knowledge teacher of the deceased, Malam Muhammad Mustafa. The victim had gone to fetch firewood in a nearby bush but did not return home, and was later found with one eye removed, lying in a pool of blood.
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The victim was rushed to Dutse General Hospital where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. The police have commenced an investigation into the incident, according to DSP Lawan Shiisu, the command’s spokesperson.
