Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ll has suspended
village head of Goron-Maje in Dambatta local
government area of the state, Usman Musa Muhammad
for alleged rape of a 14-year old girl (name withheld).
Announcing the suspension, the Galadiman Kano Alhaji
Abbas Sanusi said the village head was suspended to
enable proper investigation into the matter.
Galadima added that the emirate council has set up an
committee to investigate the matter and report back to
the palace.
He said the committee comprised representatives of the
palace and officials of the Kano State Hisbah Board.
Galadima therefore warned other traditional title holders
in the state to desist from anything capable of
tarnishing their integrity and the image of the emirate.
He said: “Kano emirate council will not condone any act
of immorality by its representatives, hence, will not
spare any traditional ruler found wanting in such acts.”
It was gathered that the suspended village head was
said to have infected the girl with HIV virus.
The girl exposed the embattled village head after she
was tested HIV positive when her suitor took her for HIV
test.
“The village head had slept with me on several
occasions. He had threatened to kill me if I tell anyone
about my relationship with him and that is why I kept
quiet,” the girl told Hisbah officials.
The Commander General of Kano State Hibah Board,
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said the board will invite
the village head for questioning.
Culled from whistleng
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