DAMATURU, Yobe State — The Yobe State Government has
pledged to ensure justice for a four-year-old girl allegedly assaulted by a
22-year-old man, Rabilu Sani, in Jakusko Local Government Area of the state.
Police authorities confirmed that the suspect, who is
reportedly HIV-positive, lured the child into a room and violated her, leaving
her with serious physical and emotional trauma.
According to the spokesperson of the Yobe State Police
Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the suspect was arrested on November 9, 2025,
and is currently in custody. He will be charged to court once investigations
are completed.
Government’s Reaction
The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Hajiya Ya
Jalo Badama, gave the assurance during an official visit to the Commissioner of
Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, at the state police headquarters in Damaturu.
She condemned the act in strong terms, describing it
as “inhuman, unacceptable, and a gross violation of the rights of children.”
“The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of
His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni (CON), will not tolerate any form of
sexual abuse, exploitation, or violence against women and children,” she
declared.
Commitment to Survivor’s Welfare
Hon. Ya Jalo emphasized that justice will be pursued
without compromise and that the young survivor will receive full medical and
emotional care.
She directed that the child be readmitted to the
hospital for a comprehensive medical evaluation, treatment, and counseling to
aid her recovery.
The Commissioner also called on parents, caregivers,
and community members to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected
cases of abuse to authorities.
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