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Boy Forced To Live With Animals  Rescued

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The Boy From Kebbi

 

By Muhammad Sharada

In the early hours of Sunday, August 9, 2020,  a delegation from the Kebbi State Government took over the care of Jamilu Aliyu, a 10-year-old boy, forced by his parents to live with animals in a stable for two years.

Jamilu from Badariya in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbin State, Northwest Nigeria, was chained in a stable with goats and other animals for about two years, soon after his mother died.

The boy was under the care of his father and two stepmothers, who denied him food, sometimes for weeks or months and as a result, he had to eat food given to animals in a cowshed or feed on dung.

Neighbors discovered the boy and the news quickly spread through video footage.

Through the intervention of the International Federation of Women Lawyers and National Human Rights Commission, the government came in to rescue the lad who was emaciated, dehydrated, and partially deformed and behaving like the animals he lived with.

His father, Malam Aliyu Badariya, and his stepmothers were arrested and detained by the police in Kebbi, while he was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Hajiya Zara’s Wali, the Special Adviser to the Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Women and Social Development, visited the boy at Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi and said: “Evaluation will be done by the doctors and any kind of problems diagnosed will be fully taken care of by the state government.”

A human rights lawyer, Mr. Hamza Attahiru Wala, said, “Jibirilu was met tied in an animal stall as he was eating dried animal faeces, the parents fabricated that Jibirilu has epilepsy.”

Human Angle an online Newspaper said The Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government, Alhaji Aminu Ahmad SarkinFada, expressed shock over the development and pledged to complement efforts by the state government in treating and rehabilitating the boy as well as the prosecution of the parents.

He called on members of the community, particularly community leaders, to be vigilant and report any case of abuse to the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, the state Governor, Mr. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, expressed sadness over the development.

The governor long ago submitted a bill to Kebbi State House of Assembly for the domestication of the Child Rights Act for the protection of children but it has yet to be passed.

 

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

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“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

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“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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