The family of Ya’u Ibrahim was thrown into mourning following the untimely and brutal death of their six-year old daughter, Aisha, who was allegedly raped to death and her body dumped in a cemetery at Kurmin Mashi area of Kaduna State.
The girl was said to have returned home from Arabic school around 11:00a.m on Sunday, and went out to play close to their compound before she went missing.
A family source who pleaded anonymity, told The Guardian that Aisha’s mother raised the alarm of her missing daughter an hour after she was no where to be found, calling on neighbours to assist in the search for her.
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“The search lasted till evening. It was a man who was returning from his farm that discovered Aisha’s body dumped in the cemetery close to their home and alerted people,’ the source said.
The incident has thrown residents of Kurmin Mashi into apprehension, as various cases of sexual molestation of minors have been reported in the area lately.
A resident of the area, Ahmed Abdulahi, said five months ago, another six-year old girl was raped to death.
Another source said: “There was a case of a man selling sugarcane in this area who raped a boy. It is rumoured that he is now back on the streets walking as a free man.”
Besides seeking justice for Aisha Ya’u and other victims of assault, the residents also called for improved security.
When contacted to confirm the development, the police public relations officer of Kaduna State police command, Mohammad Jalige, did not respond to enquiries as at press time.
The Guardian
