Police Arrest Father in Bauchi for Chaining and Starving 5-Year-Old Son

In a disturbing development in Bauchi, Nigeria, local police have intervened to rescue a five-year-old boy who was reportedly chained and deprived of food for three days by his own father. The incident, which unfolded in the Gwallagan Mayaka area, has sparked outrage and concern among residents and child welfare advocates alike.

According to reports from the Bauchi Police Command, the boy, named Hussaini, was found chained inside a room after concerned neighbors alerted the ward head of Gwallagan Mayaka. Upon receiving the distressing information, a team of detectives, led by CSP Mubarak S. Baba, swiftly moved to the scene and rescued the child. Hussaini was found in a severely malnourished state and unconscious due to the ordeal he had endured.

SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, spokesperson for the Bauchi Police Command, stated that during interviews, Hussaini revealed he had been restrained by his father, Abubakar Nuhu alias Wanzam, without food for three days. The father justified his actions, claiming he did so to prevent his son from stealing valuables belonging to their neighbors.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has ordered the immediate arrest of Abubakar Nuhu for further investigation into the matter. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice for Hussaini, highlighting concerns about child welfare and protection in the community.

Child protection organizations and activists have voiced grave concerns over the incident, emphasizing the need for robust measures to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. They have called for increased community vigilance and prompt reporting of suspected cases of child abuse to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Authorities in Bauchi have reassured the public of their commitment to ensuring justice for Hussaini and holding those responsible for his suffering accountable. They encourage anyone with information on similar incidents or suspicions of child abuse to come forward and report to the nearest police station.

This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges in protecting children’s rights and the collective responsibility of communities to safeguard the well-being of all children.

Source: Daily Trust

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