Tragedy struck in Saika village of Batsari local government
area of Katsina State recently when a family of five were
allegedly held over feeding their dog with the body of their
day-old baby boy. Daily Trust gathered that the baby was
conceived out of wedlock and the family, which felt
ashamed of the action of their daughter, chose to get rid of
it.
Already, the five accused - 15-year-old Wasila Halilu (who
gave birth to the baby), her three stepbrothers - Mohammed
Bello (45), Musa Bello (35) and Umar Bello (27) and her
mother Fa’iza Umar, have been apprehended by the police
and charged to court.
Sources said Wasila was allegedly impregnated by one
Musa Garba who lured her to a farm and forcefully had sex
with her.
The matter was reported to the police by the Village Head of
Saika according to the Police First Information Report read
at the court during their arraignment.
The accused are facing a three-count charge of culpable
homicide, criminal conspiracy and rape.
During the hearing, police prosecuting officer, Altine Ragiji
told the court that the actions of the accused contravened
sections 235, 387 and 85 of the Penal Code.
The Chief Magistrate Nura Ladan asked for further
investigation into the matter and remanded the accused in
police custody. He adjourned the case to August 8, for
further hearing.
Daily Trust:
area of Katsina State recently when a family of five were
allegedly held over feeding their dog with the body of their
day-old baby boy. Daily Trust gathered that the baby was
conceived out of wedlock and the family, which felt
ashamed of the action of their daughter, chose to get rid of
it.
Already, the five accused - 15-year-old Wasila Halilu (who
gave birth to the baby), her three stepbrothers - Mohammed
Bello (45), Musa Bello (35) and Umar Bello (27) and her
mother Fa’iza Umar, have been apprehended by the police
and charged to court.
Sources said Wasila was allegedly impregnated by one
Musa Garba who lured her to a farm and forcefully had sex
with her.
The matter was reported to the police by the Village Head of
Saika according to the Police First Information Report read
at the court during their arraignment.
The accused are facing a three-count charge of culpable
homicide, criminal conspiracy and rape.
During the hearing, police prosecuting officer, Altine Ragiji
told the court that the actions of the accused contravened
sections 235, 387 and 85 of the Penal Code.
The Chief Magistrate Nura Ladan asked for further
investigation into the matter and remanded the accused in
police custody. He adjourned the case to August 8, for
further hearing.
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