Sokoto govt reacts to abduction of Christian girl allegedly held in Sultan’s palace

– Patience Paul from Benue state was allegedly abducted by two men and taken to Sokoto state with the intention of converting her to Islam 

– The girl’s brother alleged that his sister is being held in the Sultan’s palace

– The Sokoto state government reacted to the abduction, directed the Human Rights Commission to undertake a thorough investigation into the allegations

The Sokoto state government has reacted to the reports that 15-year-old Patience Paul from Benue state was abducted by two men to Gidan kukah, Runji sambo area of Sokoto state, with the intention of converting her to Islam.

The girl’s brother who raised the alarm alleged that his sister is being held in the Sultan’s palace.

In a series of tweets posted on Thursday, March 3, Imam Imam, the media representative of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, revealed that the state Human Rights Commission was directed to undertake a thorough investigation into the allegations and present an interim report.

1. On the case of alleged forceful abduction/forceful conversion of 15 yr old Patience Paul from Benue State, in Sokoto State…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

2. I wish to make the following statement: On Wednesday 02-03-16, Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal directed the state Human Rights Commission…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

3. To undertake a thorough investigation into the allegations and report same to the government. In interim, the Human Rights Commission…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

4. Was asked to present an interim report and update the public with all information as it becomes available.

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

5. In the first 24hrs, the State Human Rights Commission has contacted the Sultanate Council and the State Police Command for a briefing.

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

6. The State Human Rights Commission has also spoken to the State Hisbah Commission, as well as the person whose phone number was given…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

7. In the initial allegation made online.

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

8. Despite efforts however, the State Human Rights Commission has been unable to contact the family of Patience Paul or anyone who will…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

9. Shed more light on the allegations. The State Human Rights Commission has now opened a public plea urging Ms Paul’s family…

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

10. Or representatives to contact it for a detailed briefing.

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

11. Other institutions to be contacted are Citizens Rights Dept, Attorney General’s Chambers, Min of Justice, Sokoto. 08035903799

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

12. Agencies to be contacted: The Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Police Command Headquarters, Sokoto

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

13. Agencies to be contacted: State Human Rights Commission. kabirdodo36@gmail.com. 07066666618, 08158582828

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

14. Agencies to be contacted: Office of Media and Public Affairs, Gov’s Office, Sokoto. 07037072938, immamy2k@gmail.com.

— Imam Imam (@imamdimam) March 3, 2016

Earlier this week, unknown gunmen abducted three students of the Babington Macurley Junior Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos.

Lagos police deployed several sniffer dogs in search of the culprits and beefed up security in schools in Ikorodu. 

Fatai Owoseni, the state commissioner of police, confirmed that the rescue operation was ongoing but debunked rumors that there has been negotiations with the abductors.

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