From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has directed the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to devise modalities for increased community awareness and educate families, local teachers and guardians on the proper means of enforcing discipline on children.
Emphasising that his administration would not tolerate any form of abuse or exploitation of minors, the governor directed swift action to bring the perpetrator to justice.
The governor also ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a viral video who molested a minor, Bashir Gaji.
Following the governor’s directive, Modu was arrested by security operatives on Saturday night at Umarari in Maiduguri.
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.
“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 the society,” the governor said.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum met with the little Gaji yesterday at the Government House, Maiduguri, where he announced that he would provide a fully furnished house for Gaji and his family, and a scholarship to cover his education.
AljazirahNigeria gathered that the little Gaji’s family currently live in an IDP camp in Monguno after his father was assassinated by Boko Haram insurgents.
