Fifteen years old schoolgirl, Patience Paul has narrated how she was subjected to seven months of sexual abuse in the house of Sokoto State's king of strangers after she was kidnapped, converted to Islam and renamed Aisha against her wish.
Patience had gone missing on August 12, 2015 after she was sent on an errand. Sources said that she was abducted on her way by Sharia Police personnel and taken to an imam in Runjin Sambo area of Sokoto with a claim that she wanted to convert to Islam.
“I was sent to buy biscuits and on my way I saw him (abductor) and he persuaded me to come to his bungalow,” she said.
She said that she was subsequently taken to the house of the Sarkin Baki (king of strangers) where she was subjected to sexual abuse for seven months.
“Yes, he was forcefully making love to me any time he wanted. They first took me to Sarkin Baki house, and kept me there for seven months before my parents came looking for me.
“They gave me something to drink, but I refused to take the drink, and they took me to one room and locked me inside the room.
“They forcefully made me to turn to Muslim and gave me another name, Aisha. Some people wanted to marry me, but the Sarkin Baki refused and said until I finish Islamic school before they marry me off."
LEADERSHIP reports that Barrister Ezekiel Dyagas who facilitated Patience's release praised the Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal for ensuring the quick release of Patience.
“In fact, the governor not only called, but he played a vital role towards the freeing of Patience. He acted as a father and we appreciate his role. In short, he was instrumental to her eventual release.
“As I am talking to you, those behind her abduction in Sokoto have been arrested and are going to face prosecution soon,” he said.
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