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Update: Governor Tambuwal Aide’s Son Remanded In Prison For Allegedly Raping A Minor

  • Ekohotblog, October 6, 2020,
  • Governor Tambuwal Aide’s Son Remanded In Prison For Alleged rape

Aminu Hayatu Tafida, aka Jaffa, the son of a Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has been remanded in prison for allegedly raping a minor.

Jaffa was arraigned in a Sokoto magistrate court on Monday, October 5.

Although, during the trial, Jaffa pleaded not guilty to the charge.

READ ALSO: Governor Tambuwal Adviser’s Son Detained Over Rape Video Circulation

Jaffa was remanded in the Sokoto Correctional Centre to enable the police to complete their investigation and seek legal advice from the Ministry of Justice.

Meanwhile, four others identified as Umar Abubakar, Masa’ud Abubakar Gidado, and Aliyu Shehu Kangi were granted bail for being involved in the circulation of a video of the rape incident.

The case has been adjourned till October 19 for mention.

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