Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Suspends Traditional Leader For Raping And Infecting Teenager With HIV

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has suspended a traditional leader for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl and infecting her with HIV in Kano.

Musa Muhammad, who is the village head of Goron Maje in Dambatta local council, was arrested following a complaint from the victim’s parents, the head of the state religious police Abba Kabiru Sufi told me.

“We took the girl to a hospital and she was tested positive for the virus,” Mr Sufi added.

The Emir of Kano has now suspended Mr Muhammad from his position pending an investigation into the matter.

There has been an increase in child sexual abuse cases in Kano in recent years, but this will surely stand out considering the calibre of the accused person.

Mr Muhammad has not commented on the accusation, BBC reports.