- Man Bags 12 Years Imprisonment for Assault on Minor
- The court confirmed that the convict medical tests showed he is not living with HIV
- The judgement highlights ongoing efforts to protect minors and hold offenders accountable under the law
A Magistrate Court sitting in Damaturu has sentenced 22 year old Rabilu Sani to 12 years in prison after he was found guilty of s3xually assaulting a four year old girl in Jakusko Local Government Area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presiding judge of Magistrate Court 1 in Injiwaji ruled that the offence was proven and handed down the sentence without the option of a fine.
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During the proceedings, the court also addressed earlier speculation about the convict’s health status, confirming that medical tests showed he is not living with HIV.
The Yobe State Government played a key role in pursuing the case, with the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Ya Jalo Badama, leading efforts to ensure justice for the victim after months of legal proceedings.
The judgement highlights ongoing efforts to protect minors and hold offenders accountable under the law.
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