Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a self-proclaimed marabout for abducting and impregnating a 20-year-old lady.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed
this in a statement on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, said the arrest was made after
the Tarmuwa Divisional Police received a complaint from one Alhaji Mohammed
Kellu that his daughter was abducted by the suspect.
Following a thorough search, the victim was found in the
suspect’s custody in Anguwan Arewa, Gaya LGA, Kano State while medical
examination revealed that the victim was two months pregnant.
The victim confessed that she was coerced into drinking a
medicinal concoction, which rendered her unconscious and vulnerable to the
perpetrator’s actions.
The PPRO noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed,
reiterated the command's commitment to combating gender-based violence (GBV)
and related crimes.
"Notably, the command has achieved significant success in
tackling these heinous crimes, which often leave victims with severe physical
and emotional trauma," the statement read.
"Recently, the command arrested Mallam Auwalu Haruna, a
self-proclaimed Marabout, for alleged abduction, use of charms, and
impregnating a 20-year-old woman
"Between January and June 2024, the command recorded 34 cases
of GBV and related crimes, with 85% currently undergoing trial and a few
convictions secured
"In the latest incident, Tarmuwa Divisional Police
Headquarters received a complaint from Alh Mohammed Kellu that his daughter was
abducted by Mallam Auwalu Haruna on June 6, 2024. Following a thorough search,
the victim was found in the suspect's custody in Anguwan Arewa, Gaya LGA, Kano
State.
Medical examination revealed that the victim was two months pregnant.
The victim confessed that she was coerced into drinking a medicinal concoction,
which rendered her unconscious and vulnerable to the perpetrator's actions. The
State CID has launched an investigation into the incident
"In this vein, the Commissioner of Police urges parents,
guardians, and community leaders to be vigilant about the relationships their
wards have with others, as perpetrators are often close relatives, neighbours,
or acquaintances
"He calls on stakeholders to join forces in combating GBV, which
has far-reaching consequences for the well-being and development of the girl
child and society at large.
"The command assures that perpetrators will face the full weight of
the law. Thank you for your usual cooperation.
0 Comments