Samiru, popularly known as Malam Mai
Batalia, hails from Bajoga in the Funakaye Local Government Area of the
state.
According to a source, Saminu
interpreted dreams and saw visions for his patrons and has a wide range of
clientele base that cuts across all the LGAs, state, and other neighboring
states.
However, events went awry when his victim
who was alleged to have visited him following a nightmare, she experienced the
night before was hypnotized and he (Saminu) took advantage of her by having
carnal knowledge of her
Sources alleged that, “following her visit
to Saminu for an interpretation to her dream, she was hypnotised and defiled.”
Spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari
Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident to the publication, said that Saminu was
arrested for allegedly impregnating someone’s wife.
“The victim is 20 years old. Her husband,
Bashiru Bello, reported the case. She dreamt about her mother being a witch and
needed an interpretation into what she said she saw only for her to visit
Saminu to know what she needed to do. But she was lured into his room,” the
PPRO said.
On the alleged pregnancy of the victim,
Abdullahi said, “That is what we can’t say for now until the medical
examination result is obtained.
"However, the victim claimed she was
pregnant for four months but bled and, as a result, lost the pregnancy. We have
taken the victim to the hospital to ascertain the allegation. But the case is
in court.”
Meanwhile, some residents of Funakaye have
frowned at the alleged high-powered interest in the release of Saminu.
A resident who simply identified himself as
Hassan said Saminu is connected to some powerful persons who are currently
working to get him out.
"Mai Batalia has been doing this for
long. It is not the first time the police are under pressure to let him out. He
consults for some big men, and they want him out of police custody,” he said.
Another resident, who also simply
identified himself as Muhammad, told the publication that releasing Saminu
without punitive measures may spell doom.
“Some youths are planning to burn his cows
and any attempt to release him will not be tolerated. Enough of his nefarious
activities,” he added.
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