Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple over alleged assault of young girl identified as Hauwa Goni, who plucked mangoes from their compound in Pompomari area of the state.
It was gathered that Mr. Muhammad Shetima and Mrs. Aisha Abubabakar were apprehended following a viral video showing the physical abuse of the 11 year old girl.
This was contained in a statement by Spokesperson for Borno State Police Command Nahum Daso on Saturday.
Daso noted that the victim is currently receiving treatment at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, while the two suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the state’s Police command.
He said: “On March 19 2025, an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Goni, a Primary 5 pupil of Bolori Primary School, Federal Low Cost, entered the residence of one Mr. Muhammad Shetima 33yrs, in Pompomari to pluck mangoes.
“In response, Mr. Shetima and his wife, Mrs. Aishatu Abubakar 23yrs, accosted the child and subjected her to severe flogging. During the assault, Mrs. Aishatu Abubakar recorded the incident and shared the video on social media.
“Concerned citizens and civil society organizations, including a petition filed by Potential Attorneys, swiftly raised the alarm, leading to the couple’s arrest.
“They were apprehended with the assistance of concerned citizens and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Borno State Command.
“The victim has since been taken to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for medical attention and she is responding to treatment.
“The suspects are currently at the Gender Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department Maiduguri as investigations are ongoing before prosecution”
”The Command assures the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated, and the suspects will be prosecuted under relevant sections of the Child Protection Law and the Borno State Penal Code Law.”
