Jigawa residents demand action over alleged abduction of teenage girl
Hundreds of residents in Hadejia, Jigawa State, marched to the Hadejia Emirate Council palace to demand justice for Walida, a teenage girl allegedly abducted and abused by a Department of State Services officer. The peaceful walk saw demonstrators carrying placards and submitting a petition to the Emir through his secretary. The incident has sparked outrage among women’s groups, human rights organisations, and the wider community. Protesters insist that the officer be investigated and that Walida be reunited with her parents.
What happened
- Walida was allegedly abducted in Hadejia and abused by a DSS officer identified as Ifeanyi, with the case reportedly dating back to 2023.
- Protesters included students, civil society organisations, and human rights activists, who submitted their demands to the Emirate Council.
- Coalition leader Barrister Kabiru Adamu emphasised the peaceful nature of the march and called for the officer’s investigation and prosecution.
- Mrs Nafisa Halliru Haruna urged the Federal Government to ensure Walida is released to her parents and that the alleged perpetrator faces justice.
- The Emirate’s secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Baffa, assured the crowd that their concerns would be addressed and commended their orderly conduct.
