The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has
ordered an accelerated investigation into the alleged battering of a beauty
queen, Elizabeth Oyeniyi, in the state by the state Commissioner for Water
Resources, Mr. Abdumumini Danga.
The commissioner allegedly assaulted, beat and raped
Oyeniyi over a piece of advice to provide succour for the people of his community
during the lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19
Danga was said to have been infuriated by the lady’s
post on her page and considered it very insulting
to his personality.
The victim explained that the commissioner sent his
boys after her, and son and sister, alleging that the boys abducted three of
them to the commissioner’s house.
"The commissioner beat me and my sister and
inflicted injuries on us in the presence of my son. He locked us up and in the
night, he raped me severally," she alleged.
In a video clip going viral on social media, Oyeniyi
alleged that the commissioner wanted to kill her and vowed not to return to
Kogi State for now.
Meanwhile, the state governor has ordered
accelerated investigation into the allegation.
The commissioner was said to have battered the
beauty queen last week in Lokoja for posting a message urging the commissioner
to lending a helping hand to a sister who happens to be a friend to the beauty
queen.
A statement issued yesterday by the state Information
Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, said the governor was shocked on hearing the news
and subsequently ordered a full scale investigation into the matter.
"The governor hereby assures the accuser and
accused as well as the public that the whole truth will be uncovered and
justice will be served appropriately," Fanwo stated.
According to the statement, "The attention of
the Kogi State Government has been drawn to the allegations of assault, battery
and other serious crimes levied against Abdumumini Danga who is a serving commissioner
in Kogi State.
"It is alleged that he is involved in the
alleged abduction and assault of a woman which allegedly occurred in Lokoja
recently.
"The state Governor, Yahaya Bello, who is an
avowed advocate of the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens, and especially
within the boundaries of our dear state, is shocked by these accusations.
"The state government reaffirms its unalloyed
commitment to the protection of everyone from all forms of oppression, and 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.
"We urge our people to continue to observe the
protocols of prevention and safety relating to the COVID-19 outbreak, as we
reiterate our commitment to keeping our state free of the disease."
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