Child’s legs to be amputated after government intervention to save his life
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Kaduna government has rescued a seven-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani, from his abusive father who allegedly tied his legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits.
Rabi Salisu, Human Services and Social Development Commissioner, disclosed that the incident occurred in Lere Council of the state.
“The report on the boy came to the ministry about nine days ago, and by then, his legs had already rotted and had maggots coming out, so the advice from the doctors was amputation to save his life,” she said in a statement.
According to her, Abubakar’s father, Sani Maishago, and his wife (the child’s stepmother), locked him up in a room for over 20 days without proper food.
Salisu said both suspects have been arrested and “they will face charges in court once the investigation is complete. We will make sure that justice is served as a deterrent to others.”
She counselled parents to exercise caution and perseverance when punishing their children, warning that “irreversible consequences” can result from excessive punishment.
Salisu reiterated the government’s commitment to defending children’s rights because “the social wellbeing of the child is the state’s paramount goal.”
The government will continue to work towards ensuring that justice is served and that children are protected from abuse and exploitation, she added.
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