According to police reports, the district head had raped the girl and infected her with HIV but the matter came to light when she tested positive when her suitor took her for pre-marriage test. Alhaji Abbas Sanunsi, the Galadiman Kano who announced the suspension, said Alhaji Muhammad was suspended from office to enable a proper investigation into the matter.
The Galadima added that the emirate council has set up a committee to investigate the matter and report back to the palace. He said the committee comprised representatives of the palace and officials of the Kano State Hisbah Board.
In addition, the Galadima warned other traditional title holders in the state to desist from anything capable of tarnishing their integrity and the image of the emirate. He said: “Kano emirate council will not condone any act of immorality by its representatives, hence, will not spare any traditional ruler found wanting in such acts.”
“The village head had slept with me on several occasions. He had threatened to kill me if I tell anyone about my relationship with him and that is why I kept quiet,” the girl told Hisbah officials who interrogated her.
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, the commander-general of Kano State Hibah Board, said it will invite the village head for questioning. It is not yet clear if he will be charged under Kano's strict Sharia law, which could order a punishment involving the amputation of a limb.
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