Traditional ruler arrested over alleged sodomy in Zaria

A traditional ruler has been arrested by the Police in Zaria for allegedly sodomising a 14 year old boy, according to Kaduna State Police command.

The Police Spokesman, DSP Muhammadu Jalige told journalists on Wednesday, saying the suspect who is a title holder will be prosecuted after an investigation by the Police.

The victim’s elder brother, Malam Hamza Zubairu explained that his younger brother of 14 years was abused by the traditional ruler on 9th December, 2022 in the Kwarbai Area of Zaria.

He wondered how suspect who is highly respected in the neighbourhood could get involved in sodomy with a minor.
Zubairu narrated that on the day of the incident, the suspect sent the victim into his room to bring some money but followed the teenager into the room and bolted the door.

The title holder subsequently drew a dagger and threatened to kill the boy if he raised an alarm about what he was about to do to him. He said the boy became traumatised and could not tell anyone what happened initially until he summoned enough courage and told his aunt.

“It was the aunt that reported the case to the police at the Zaria City Divisional Police Headquarters,’’ Zubairu said.

In her remarks, Hajiya Aishatu Ahmed, Coordinator, Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, noted that the centre received a request for medical attention for the victim.

She said the centre had sent its findings and diagnosis to the Zaria City Divisional Police Headquarters.