Crime
How 10-year-old chained for two years survived
A 10-year-old boy who has been chained in a goat shelter for two years in Kebbi state by his father and two stepmoms survived on goat feed and sometimes on his faeces before he was rescued on Monday.
The boy who was rescued by operatives of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has been taken to the hospital for proper medical examination.
A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the state governor, Aliyu Bandado, said the government delegation comprised chairman of Birnin-Kebbi Local Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aishatu Mai Kurata, Special Adviser, Women Affairs Hajia Zara’u Wali, and Senior Special Assistant, Aishatu Ibrahim Magawata, visited the boy, guaranteeing his medical treatment, feeding and education.
Police have arrested his father and two stepmoms suspected to be behind the boy’s ordeal.
The 10-year-old lost his mother about two years ago and has since been living with the three suspects.
Police spokesman Nafiu Abubakar confirmed the incident, saying, “We are aware of the matter, and the boy’s parents are with us while investigation is ongoing”.
-
Football5 days agoAfrica breaks World Cup record with seven teams in knockout stage
-
Comments and Issues7 days agoNorway’s Rowing Celebration Captures The Spirit Of The World Cup
-
Latest1 week agoAlleged xenophobic attack claims life of Malawian street vendor in South Africa
-
Energy7 days agoLeaked court documents allege Shell ignored pipeline safety warnings in Niger Delta
-
Entertainment2 days agoActress Cossy Ojiakor shares flooded home as heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Lagos
-
Football6 days agoNetherlands to face Morocco, Brazil draw Japan in 2026 World Cup round of 32
-
Energy1 week agoDangote Refinery denies claims of fuel round-tripping through Togo
-
Crime1 week agoFormer Kebbi APC chairman dies in bandits’ captivity