Friday, November 14, 2025 - The Yobe State Government has assured justice for a 4-year-old girl allegedly r@ped by a 22-year-old man in Jakusko Local Government Area of the State.
The suspect, Rabilu Sani, who is reportedly HIV-positive,
lured the victim into a room and s3xually assaulted her, causing severe
physical and emotional injuries to the innocent child.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim,
who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested on November
9, 2025 and will be charged to court on completion of investigation.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Hajiya Ya Jalo Badama, Yobe State, gave the
assurance on Wednesday, November 12, when she paid an official working visit to the office of the Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, at the Yobe State Police Command Headquarters in Damaturu.
During her meeting with the Police Commissioner, Hajiya Ya
Jalo Badama expressed deep concern and total condemnation of the heinous
act.
She described the incident as “inhuman, unacceptable, and a gross violation of the rights of children,” while urging the Police to ensure that the suspect is swiftly charged to court to face the full wrath of the law,
She reiterated that the Yobe State Government, under the
leadership of His Excellency Governor (Dr) Mai Mala Buni (CON), will never
tolerate any form of sexual abuse, exploitation, or violence against women and
children.
The Commissioner assured that justice would be pursued
without compromise and that the survivor would receive the necessary medical
and emotional care.
Hon. Ya Jalo directed that the young survivor be readmitted
to the hospital for a comprehensive medical evaluation, treatment, and
counseling to ensure full recovery.
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