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Muslim cleric nabbed for sodomizing minor

Muslim cleric nabbed for sodomizing minor
Muslim cleric nabbed for sodomizing minor

An Islamic cleric within the Spring Valley Estate Abuja has been arrested for allegedly sleeping with a minor through the anus.

The cleric, a Chief Pharmacist with National Hospital, Abuja, Abubakar Danraka, allegedly drugged the 12-year -old boy before having anal sex with him.

The National Agency for The Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), which arrested the cleric said the offense is contrary to the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015.

Head, Press & Public Relations Unit, NAPTIP Stella Nezan, in a statement, stated: “A 42- year -old male, a Chief Imam at Spring Valley Estate of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, has been arrested by the Operatives of the NAPTIP for alleged sodomy. The suspect, a Doctorate Degree holder, was arrested after he had anal sexual intercourse with a 12 -year -old boy (name withheld). This offence is contrary to the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015

“The suspect, apart from being a Pharmacist, is also an Imam in the Mosque within his estate.

“Narrating his ordeals, the victim told Operatives of NAPTIP that the crime was committed Saturday, March 21, at the residence of the Suspect. According to him, after their religious educational programme (Islamiyya) that afternoon, he decided to check on his friend who happens to be a neighbour to the suspect.

“He said on getting there, after several knocks at the door, there was no response, but as he was about leaving, the suspect opened his door and beckoned on him. He subsequently grabbed his hand and took him into his sitting-room.

“The suspect went further to offer him a glass of water to drink. Not suspecting any foul play, the boy drank the water and began to feel weak. In that state of weakness, the suspect overpowered him laid him on a red settee in his sitting room and forced his penis into his (victim)anus.

“After the suspect was done, he asked him to go home with a stern warning not to mention what had happened to anyone. On getting home, his mother scolded him about his whereabouts but noticed that her son was uneasy. She took him into the room, questioned him and he opened up about what had happened to him.

“The victim said, his mother checked his body and saw sperm content and bruises around his anus region. She and her husband rushed him to the National hospital, Abuja, where he was admitted. The victim was discharged on Thursday, March,26, after spending five days in the hospital.

“The suspect who is currently in NAPTIP’s custody has denied that no such event occurred. However, an identification parade was done where a number of men with the height and stature of the suspect were put together, and the victim pointed out the suspect. Subsequent investigation at the home of the suspect also corroborated the narration of the victim especially with the colours of the furniture in the suspects’ sitting room as well as the setting of the place. Further investigations are ongoing.

The Director-General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli expressed sadness and wondered why such a person should get involved in such a crime. She, however, appealed to parents to always be vigilant on issues of their children.

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