Angry Taraba Commissioner, Mrs. Sinjen Insists Tortured 13-year-old girl Must Get Justice

 

The Taraba State Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development Mrs. Mary Sinjen has condemned the heinous act committed against a 13-year-old girl, Bridget Samuel who was subjected to severe torture by her guardians, Bulus Bitonopa and his wife after accusing  her of stealing 5,000 Naira.

 

She said subjecting  Bridget Samuel to brutal and inhumane treatment, is a stark reminder of the darkest aspects of human nature. This act of violence is a reprehensible affront to humanity and leaves an indelible mark on our collective conscience.

 

"Such acts of brutality have no place in our society, and it is our collective responsibility to condemn them in the strongest possible terms. We must stand together in unwavering solidarity against senseless brutality, advocating for a world where every individual can live without fear of persecution or harm.

 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Bridget and her loved ones. We can only imagine the depth of her suffering, and our hearts go out to her in this unimaginable time of pain.

 

"We are confident that the police will carry out their work judiciously and ensure that the perpetrators of this act are held accountable for their actions. Justice must be served, and the full weight of the law must be brought to bear on those responsible. Anything less would be a travesty and a betrayal of the trust we place in our institutions to protect us.

 

"The administration of His Excellency Dr. AgbuKefas does not tolerate such acts and stands firmly against domestic violence. We are committed to creating a safe and just society where every individual is protected and valued.

 

However, condemnation alone is not enough. We must also confront the underlying societal issues that give rise to such acts of violence. We must address the root causes of hate, intolerance, and extremism, and work towards creating a world where every individual is valued, respected, and protected.

 

This act is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment we share with loved ones. It is a call to action, a reminder that we must strive to be better, to do better, and to create a world that is worthy of our highest aspirations.

 

In the face of such senseless violence, we are left with only one choice: to come together, to support one another, and to work towards a brighter future for all. We owe it to Bridget, her loved ones, and ourselves to create a world where such acts are never repeated.

 

 

Meanwhile the Nigerian Police Force has paraded members of a family for torturing a 13-year-old girl with hot water and pepper over an allegation of theft.

 

The commissioner of police in the state David Iloyanomon disclosed this to journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.

 

According to him, the state command had received a complaint on the 1st of July, 2024 at Yorro Division, that one Bulus Bitonopa tortured one Bridget Samuel, causing temporal paralysis of her hands while one Hon. Cleopas, took the victim to his house in Jalingo in a bid to conceal the crime, failed to take the victim to the Hospital and resisted police intervention.

 

A visit to the Federal Medical Centre Jalingo showed that the 13-year-old girl, may not use two of her hands henceforth following the act of torture.

 

According to her, two of her uncles tied her two hands with a black rubber, dipped them into a bowl of hot water, and added pepper and sand to it.

 

She narrates, " They tied me around 3:00 PM until around 11:00 AM the following day when another uncle of mine stepped in, untied me and took me to a nearby clinic for medical attention.