Emir of Kano opens up on alleged abduction

chika ebuzor

March 1, 2016 6:13 AM

The monarch said he issued an order, around September 2015, instructing that the girl be returned to her parents.

The Emir of Kano,

Punch reports that Sanusi said “I ordered her repatriation since September 2015 through the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 1.

“But to my surprise, the issue is still in between the Sharia Commission, Hisbah (religious police) and the Police.

“The matter is worrisome, to the extent that two people phoned me in the morning today from South Africa over the matter. I told them clearly that I had directed for her repatriation since the last six month.”

The monarch also said “I can also remember that I ordered the District head of Kura, The Sharia Commission and Hisbah to investigate the allegation she (Ese) raised that her mother wanted to kill her.

“The duo confirmed to me that the allegation raised by Ese is true. I requested police intervention just to get her a cover to take her back home.”

“I think it is the Police authorities that caused the delay. I have done my best for her and even directed for action. It’s unfortunate that the police delayed this matter which has embarrassed us.

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“Ese is under aged and she can’t be married off as an under aged. Every Muslim also knows that marriage can’t be without guidance. She must be taken back to her parents; she can only marry when she reaches the age of 18 years,” Sanusi said

Ese Oruru has however been rescued by the police, and she might be returned to her parents anytime soon.

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