Governor’s Wife exposes disturbing case of Father-Daughter incest resulting in two pregnancies
Governor’s Wife exposes disturbing case of Father-Daughter incest resulting in two pregnancies
A case of incest and sexual abuse involving a father who impregnated his biological daughter twice has been narrated by the Bauchi State Governor’s wife, Aishatu Bala Mohammed.
Dr Aishatu while speaking to newsmen on the efforts of the state government in fighting sexual and gender-based violence, she revealed that the daughter, was initially separated from her father at a young age, but had to reunite with him following her mother’s demise.
According to her, the father molested the daughter on several occasions, which led to two pregnancies. She further explained that the case was reported to the Hisbah Board, which resulted in the father’s arrest and a seven-year prison sentence.
The Bauchi first lady said, “The mother took custody of the daughter after she separated from the girl’s father. The girl asked her mother to take her to her father following bullying from peers that she had no father. The mother complied and the father requested to remarry the mother. She agreed to remarry him, dropped the daughter and left.
“Before she returned, the father had molested the daughter. The girl complained to her mum. The father admitted when confronted by the mother. The mother took her daughter to the hospital, and both were found to be pregnant by the father.
“Unfortunately, the mother died from a stroke after giving birth. Following her death, the mother’s family rejected the daughter and took custody of the mother’s baby. Left with no choice, the daughter returned to her abusive father.
“The father’s abuse continued, and he married another woman. When the daughter told her stepmother about the abuse, the stepmother confronted the father, who admitted to the abuse. The stepmother left him, but the father continued to abuse the daughter, resulting in another pregnancy. After the daughter gave birth to her second child, neighbours reported the situation to the Hisbah Board of Kano, leading to the father’s arrest and 7-year imprisonment.”
The daughter, now in the custody of the Bauchi State government, is receiving comprehensive assistance, which includes educational opportunities, a bank account, and a regular stipend.
Dr Aishatu also mentioned revealed the case of a mother who compelled her daughter to go into prostitution and used charms to make her daughter submissive.
She explained that the state action committee has taken the victim into their care, offering her the necessary support and protection.
Dr. Aishatu stressed the urgent need to tackle the increasing incidents of sexual abuse and assault in the state, vowing to dedicate herself fully to aiding victims and ensuring that offenders are held accountable.
