Alleged Rape: Jigawa Govt Vows To Prosecute 11 Suspects
Jigawa Governor, Badaru Abubakar gives an update on the alleged rape of a minor during a press conference in Dutse, the State capital on June 3, 2020.The Jigawa State Government has vowed to prosecute all the 11 suspects involved in the alleged rape of a 12-year-old minor.
“My Attorney General is always the lead counsel in prosecuting rape charges. In this case, he is actively aware, the police are aware.
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