A Kano Magistrates’ court on
Monday remanded Musa Abdullahi, 17, in prison custody for allegedly raping his
5-year-old niece.
The prosecutor, Sgt.
Suleiman Danladi, told the court that Jamilu Zaki from Kazaure LGA in Jigawa
reported the case at Danbatta Police Division Kano, on July 2.
According to Vanguard, Danladi
said that on July 1, at about 5 p.m., the accused, who resides in Birnin Kara
Village, Danbatta LGA, decieved and lured his 5-year-old niece into a room at
their family house in Birnin Kara village.
He said that the accused had
unlawful sexual intercourse with the 5-year-old girl on different occasions and
gave her N10.
The prosecutor said that the
victim was rushed to Danbatta General Hospital for treatment.
The accused however pleaded
not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate
Muhammad Jibril ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and
adjourned the case till Aug. 25 for mention.
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