A traditional ruler in
Yobe state has been suspended indefinitely from his position as Lawan (Ward
Head) of Fannami ward in Gashua, Bade local government area following an
allegation of rape of a six-year-old boy from his community.
A statement from the
Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego
on Sunday indicates that the governor, Mai Mala Buni has been briefed on the
development
According to the
statement, the ward head of Fannami was accused of raping a six-year-old boy, a
situation currently brewing tension in the community.
The statement also
reads: ” The governor has directed that appropriate administrative and legal
measures be taken swiftly to investigate and prosecute the traditional ruler.
“Consequently, the
traditional ruler has been suspended pending the outcome of the police
investigation on the matter.
A letter has also been
served the traditional ruler by Bade local government council and the victim,
has also been evacuated and treated by medical personal at the Gashua General
Hospital.