school supplies on Saturday. Several hours later, her father was
informed that the girl was in coma.
It was learnt that initially, the girl did not suspect the true
intentions of her rapists. They took her to a nearby drugstore and
bought some medicines there. Later, they drugged and raped her.
Aisha was in coma for a couple of days. When she came to life, she
could not speak. Apart from the negative psychological impact of the
incident, the effects of the drug she had been given before being
raped might have serious afer-effects.
The girl is still receiving medical attention at the Kontagora General
Hospital. Her aunt and step-mother are taking care of her.
Two of the three rapists are said to have been apprehended, while the
third one is still at large.
Relations of one of the rapists allegedly offered Aisha's family to
pay for the medical expenses on the condition that the matter does not
reach the police. Aisha's father, Mohammadu Rabiu, denied the offer,
saying his children were raised in accordance with Islamic teachings.
The Niger State House of Assembly Speaker, Barrister Adamu Usman,
urged the Niger State Ministry of Justice to take over the case. He
also tasked the state chapter of the Federation of International Women
Lawyers (FIDA) and the Office of the State Police Criminal
Investigation Department to assist. Local Government and medical
facilities also assured the family of their assistance.
Mr. Usman further said that "everything possible is being done to
ensure speedy passage of the bills on rape-related cases before the
lawmakers."
Usman reiterated that to give justice to Aisha Adamu, people,
especially parents, must assist government and security agencies in
their collective effort to ensure that the perpetrator faces the wrath
of the law.
The Government intends to pursue the case to a logical conclusion so
it serves as a deterrent to others.
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