Bauchi State first lady and chairperson of the State Action Committee on Gender-based Violence, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, has extended empathy to a 10-year-old girl whose private part was burnt by her brother’s wife in Magama Gumau, Toro local government area, over alleged witchcraft.
During a visit to the victim at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) yesterday, where the victim is receiving treatment, the committee announced that it had settled the child’s medical bills.
Represented by the deputy chairperson of the committee, Hajiya Aisha Baba Tela, the first lady condemned the “dastardly act,” describing it as inhuman and unacceptable.
She commended the Nigeria Police and other security agencies for promptly intervening and ensuring that all those involved face justice, stressing that such punishment must deter others.
“The rising cases of gender-based violence in our state are deeply worrisome. We must all join hands to protect our children and vulnerable groups,” she said, urging the public to support the Committee’s ongoing efforts to tackle GBV.
Our correspondent reports that the incident, which sparked outrage across Bauchi State, has again drawn attention to the prevalence of gender-based violence and harmful practices, with stakeholders calling for stronger community vigilance and support for survivors.
