The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested the village head of Goron Maje in Danbatta Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Musa Goron-Maje, for allegedly sexually violating a 13-year-old girl and infecting her with HIV.
The director-general of the board, Dr. Abba Sufi, told reporters on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested on Monday following complaints from her parents.
He said the case has since been handed over to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, who ordered his immediate removal from office.
“The girl was to be given out in marriage to her suitor, but three days to the wedding ceremony, the girl was tested and found to be HIV positive.
“When interrogated, she said the suspect was the one who infected her as he had been sleeping with her,” he said.
According to him, the suspect was also tested and found to be a carrier of the deadly disease.
Sufi said the suspect would soon be taken to court for appropriate prosecution.
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