Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has ordered immediate investigation into the allegations of rape and physical assault leveled against the state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulmumini Danga.
A lady who gave her name as Elizabeth accused the Commissioner of beating her up and raping her after she made a Facebook post he disliked. Read more here.
In a statement released in Lokoja, the state Commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said the governor has mandated that an investigation be carried out to ensure justice is served.
“The governor, being an avowed advocate of fundamental human rights is shocked by these allegations and will not allow them to go uninvestigated. The governor has ordered accelerated investigation into the matter and hereby assures both accuser and accused, as well as the general public, that the whole truth will be uncovered and justice served as appropriate.
“We will not tolerate violence against women or children under any form or guise. We give our word that if these allegations are proven, everyone found culpable will be brought to justice” the commissioner said
