A village head in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano state has been arrested by the Hisbah Board for defiling a 13 year old girl, who was set to get married, and allegedly infecting her with HIV.

The young teenager (name withheld) was discovered to be HIV positive just 3 days to her wedding and the village head is suspected to have infected her with the virus.

The suspect has been arrested and the case has been reported to the Emir of Kano, who ordered for his immediate suspension from office.

According to the DG of the Hisbah Board, Dr Abba Sufi:

"The girl was to be given out in marriage to her suitor, but three days to the wedding ceremony, the girl was tested and found to be HIV positive.”

"When interrogated, she said the suspect was the person, who infected her as he had been sleeping with her"

The suspect has been tested and is found to also be HIV positive and is currently awaiting trial.

SOURCE: http://www.juicygossips.com.ng/2016/02/village-head-arrested-for-defiling-and.html

He defiled her and even gave her HIV. That Village head should be severely punished.

Flexherbal:
He defiled her and even gave her HIV. That Village head should be severely punished.

i concur