A four-year-old girl, Fatima (not her real name), at a primary school in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State explained that her teacher covered her in hijab, asked her to suck her breast and fingered her private part.
Fatima explained that the incident happened after the school had closed, stating that the teacher extended hospitality before defiling her.
Her father, Musa, confirmed the incident to security officials and human rights advocates in Maiduguri. Musa would not notice until he saw his daughter bleeding. “I thought it was a sign of an infection,” he said. “I took her to the hospital, and they told us exactly what the problem was.”
Sani Kamilu, spokesperson for Borno Police Command confirmed the incident to newsmen over the weekend, saying the teacher who teaches in a private school had been arrested and the force has started investigating the matter.
He added that the case after investigation would be forwarded to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further action.
Babaji Usman Babaji is an investigative journalist with over four years of experience, renowned for his impactful reporting on corruption, human rights violations, and holding those in power accountable in Nigeria.
His career is distinguished by participation in numerous media training programs and conferences, which have honed his investigative and reporting skills. Babaji’s data-driven stories have made a significant impact, particularly in Northern Nigeria, shedding light on critical issues and driving meaningful change.
As a reporter under WikkiTimes’ Collaborative Media (CMEDIA) Project, Babaji has led several groundbreaking investigations. He was a 2022 fellow of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and a 2024 Media Foundation for West Africa DPI/DPG fellow. His contributions to accountability journalism earned him a Certificate of Recognition from Xchange Hama Media for impactful community work.
