The Sokoto Chief Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded a 33-year-old, Rahila Yakubu, wife of a retired customs officer, over alleged child abuse.
The nursing mother was arraigned on three count charges of Causing Grievous Hurt, Child Cruelty and Wrongful Confinement, the offences that contravened the penal code laws of Sokoto.
Police Prosecutor, Inspector George Idoko, said the incident was reported in December 12, 2021 that the accused was torturing her step daughter.
When the charges were read out, the accused person pleaded not guilty and her counsel, Mr Shamsuddeen Dauda, applied for her bail.
However, the prosecutor opposed the application on the ground that the investigation was still ongoing and the victim was also on treatment.
George said in recognition of the gravity of the offenses and the condition of the victim, investigation might be jeopardized.
He said the prosecution is ready to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, adding that each offence attracted not less than five years’ imprisonment when the accused was convicted.
The trial judge, Chief Magistrate Fatima Hassan, ordered the accused to be remanded in the correctional centre.
The case was adjourned to Dec. 22 for hearing.
