Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a disturbing viral video allegedly assaulting a minor, Bashir Gaji.
The suspect, Bukar Modu, said to be a Quranic teacher, was
arrested by the security operatives on Saturday night, April 12, 2025 at
Umarari in Maiduguri.
Zulum gave the prosecution order on Sunday when he met with
little Bashir Gaji at Government House, Maiduguri.
The video which has sparked outrage across social media
platforms, highlights a grave violation of children’s rights.
Governor Zulum has emphasised that his administration will
not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation of minors and directed swift
action to bring the perpetrator to justice.
"This heinous act is an affront on our values and a
betrayal of our duty to protect our children, students and minors who are under
our guardianship,” Governor Zulum said. “We cannot tolerate such actions
perpetually repeating itself. I am directing the relevant authorities to move
swiftly and ensure that this individual faces the full extent of the law. Our
children deserve a safe environment to grow and become meaningful members of
society.”
The Governor, however, directed the Ministry of Women
Affairs and Social Development to devise modalities for increased community
awareness programmes to educate families and local traditional teachers and
guardians on the proper means of enforcing discipline on children.
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum met with the little
Bashir Gaji on Sunday at the Government House. He announced that he would
provide a fully furnished house for Bukar and his family and a scholarship to
cover his education.
Little Gaji’s family currently live in an IDP camp in Monguno after his father was assassinated by Boko Haram insurgents.
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