Jigawa Community Head, Security Operatives Accused of Collecting Bribes to Block Probe Into Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl

A rights activist has accused a community head and security operatives in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State of collecting bribes and obstructing justice in the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Zangon Maje village. The activist alleged that local authorities prevented the victim from accessing medical care and police intervention, allowing the suspect to flee. Claims include bribery involving community leaders, security personnel, and intermediaries, raising serious concerns about corruption, child protection failures, and deliberate efforts to shield the suspect from accountability.