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APC Takes Action Against Party Chairman Accused Of R@ping His House-help

Faith Ukanwa

Oct 19, 2023

APC Takes Action Against Party Chairman Accused Of R@ping His House-help
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman in Roni Local Government Area of Jigawa state, Saleh Idris, has been suspended from the party following his alleged ra-pe of his 14-year-old house help.

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This was contained in a statement signed by the state chairman of the APC, Aminu Sani Gumel.

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The statement read in part;

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"Following the allegation of r-ape and impre-gnation of a minor and the outcome of preliminary investigation of the state chapter, the party has come up with the following resolutions:

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"That your act contravened Section 21.2 (viii) and (x) of the APC 2022 Constitution as amended and that there is a need for further investigations.

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"That (the party agreed) on the need for further investigation on the matter. Consequently, you are hereby suspended from the chairmanship of the party of Roni Local Government Area spending final report of investigation.ÔÇØ

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The party also ordered him to hand over its affairs to the local government area's vice chairman.

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Idris was arrested by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on October 4, following a complaint by the victim's brother.

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The NSCDC's spokesperson in the state, Adamu Shehu, also confirmed in a statement that the minor, after a laboratory test, was carrying "a healthy pregnancy of about four months and two weeks.ÔÇØ

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Meanwhile, the suspect has been remanded by a Chief Magistrate's Court in Dutse.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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