The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has assured parents of the young girl, Walida Abdulhadi, allegedly abducted and impregnated by an officer of the Department of State Service (DSS), justice, saying we will pursue the abduction case to its logical and legal conclusion.
Describing the incident as a clear case of kidnapping, Namadi vowed that the state government would ensure that justice prevails through appropriate legal processes and that all those found culpable would be brought to justice.
The governor gave this assurance on Wednesday when he met with Walida’s parents and their lawyer at the Government House, Dutse, the state capital.
During the meeting, the governor briefed the family on Walida’s current condition, disclosing that Walida is presently undergoing rehabilitation at a medical facility at the expense of the Jigawa State Government.
He added that upon completion of her rehabilitation, the young girl would be reintegrated with her family immediately.
The governor further revealed that trained social workers have already been deployed to provide professional care and psychosocial support for Walida and her child, emphasizing that all necessary support mechanisms have been put in place to safeguard her well-being and ensure her full recovery.
Namadi stated that the state government will enroll Walida back in school and fully sponsor her education to enable her to continue her academic pursuits without hindrance.
He also announced that the government would support Walida and her family through targeted economic empowerment programmes aimed at improving their living conditions and helping them rebuild their lives.
The governor further reiterated the Jigawa State Government’s firm commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all Jigawa citizens wherever they may be.
Speaking on behalf of Walida’s parents, their lawyer, Barrister Kabiru Adamu, expressed appreciation to Governor Namadi for his swift intervention in rescuing the teenage girl and for the government’s comprehensive efforts toward her rehabilitation and reintegration.
