Gov Zulum Orders Prosecution Of Man Molesting Minor

…offers little Bashir Gaji house, scholarship

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, who was captured in a disturbing viral video molesting a minor, Bashir Gaji.

The Governor emphasised that his administration will not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation of minors and therefore directed swift action to bring the perpetrator to justice.

The video which has sparked outrage across social media platforms, highlights a grave violation of children’s rights and the urgent need for a robust response from law enforcement and judicial authorities.

Following the Governor’s directive, Bukar Modu was arrested by the security operatives on Saturday night at Umarari in Maiduguri.

Zulum gave the prosecution order on Sunday when he met with little Bashir Gaji at Government House, Maiduguri.

He said; “This heinous act is an affront on our values and a betrayal of our duty to protect our children, students and minors who are under our guardianship.

“We cannot tolerate such actions perpetually repeating itself. I am directing the relevant authorities to move swiftly and ensure that this individual faces the full extent of the law.

“Our children deserve a safe environment to grow and become meaningful members of society,” he stressed.

Zulum also directed the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to devise modalities for increased community awareness programmes to educate families and local traditional teachers and guardians on the proper means of enforcing discipline on children.

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has met with the victim, little Bashir Gaji on Sunday at the Government House during which he announced that he would provide a fully furnished house for Bukar and his family and a scholarship to cover his education.

Little Gaji’s family currently live in an IDP camp in Monguno after his father was assassinated by Boko Haram insurgents.