The
Katsina Emirate Council has
suspended Bishir Bala Kofar-bai from
his post of “Magatakarda” pending the determination of a criminal litigation
against him.
The
Secretary of the council, Bello Ifo, said in a statement on Thursday that the
suspension is with immediate effect.
Kofar-bai
was standing trial for an alleged rape of a 15-year old girl in Katsina two
weeks ago.
The
traditional title holder was alleged to have raped the victim when she was sent
to his house by her father, who was one of his servants.
The
victim informed her parents who took her to the hospital for medical treatment.
The
parents further reported the matter to police, which led to arrest and
detention of the chief for investigations.
The
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations
in the state has been mounting pressure on the police to ensure justice in the
matter
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