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    Katsina Governor Sacks Top Officials Over Torture, Amputation Of Reformatory Centre Inmate

    By Sadiq AbdullateefJuly 12, 2025
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    THE Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, has ordered the immediate suspension of key senior staff at the Babbar Ruga Reformatory Centre, following harrowing revelations of inhumane treatment and torture that led to the amputation of a young inmate’s hand.

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    In a strongly worded statement released by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Saturday made available to News Point Nigeria, the administration confirmed that the decision follows the findings of a high-level investigative panel set up to examine the alleged abuse of Usman Musa, an inmate at the state-run rehabilitation centre.

    The statement, signed by the Director of Press to the SSG, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua, stated that the officials’ conduct violated the state’s commitment to human rights and ethical correctional practices.

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    According to the statement, three top officials were found culpable in the mistreatment of the inmate and have now been suspended:

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    The report revealed that the abuse meted out to the inmate resulted in the amputation of his left hand and severe injuries to the right hand, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.

    In addition, the governor has terminated the appointment of Murtala Suleiman, a casual staff member of the Centre, for his direct involvement in the abuse.

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    Governor Radda, who has made civil service reform and public accountability a cornerstone of his administration, emphasized that no individual or institution is above the law, especially when it comes to human dignity and rehabilitation standards.

    “The government of Katsina State is committed to a just, humane, and reformed correctional system. What happened to this young man is both tragic and unacceptable,” the statement read.

    “We are taking swift and decisive action not just to punish wrongdoers but to overhaul the system and prevent recurrence.”

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    In a compassionate move, the governor approved a ₦970,000 medical grant to cover Usman Musa’s hospital expenses. He also approved a further ₦35 million for the procurement of a sensor-enabled prosthetic hand to aid the victim’s physical and emotional recovery.

    The gesture, according to the state, aims to facilitate his reintegration into society and offer “a symbol of justice and dignity.”

    In what appears to be the beginning of a systemic overhaul, the governor has endorsed the recommendations of the investigation committee chaired by Alhaji Usman Isiyaku, Special Adviser on Public Administration and Service Reforms.

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    The governor ordered that the Babbar Ruga Reformatory Centre be upgraded to meet international correctional and rehabilitation standards. The move will include the adoption of modern correctional best practices, enhanced staff training, improved infrastructure, and the use of non-violent disciplinary methods.

    Isiyaku’s committee has also been tasked with overseeing the full implementation of these reforms, with periodic reports expected to be submitted directly to the governor.

    Civil society organisations and human rights advocates across northern Nigeria have lauded the governor’s swift response, calling it “a bold and necessary move.”

    A spokesperson from the Katsina Coalition for Justice and Youth Reform, Malam Ibrahim Haruna, said:

    “This incident should never have happened, but we commend Governor Radda for not sweeping it under the rug. He has shown leadership and a clear message that human rights abuses will not be tolerated.”

    Others called on the government to open up independent monitoring of correctional facilities across the state and the region to curb the systemic abuse of vulnerable youth under the guise of reformation.

    The Babbar Ruga Reformatory Centre is one of several state-run correctional and rehabilitation institutions in Katsina, primarily tasked with handling juvenile and minor offenders, youth with behavioral issues, and other vulnerable individuals.

    The centre was originally intended as a safe haven for character reform and vocational rehabilitation. However, this incident has raised serious questions about conditions inside such institutions and the training of their personnel.

    With the suspension of senior officers, compensation for the victim, and the promise of a facility-wide upgrade, Katsina State appears poised to turn the tragic case of Usman Musa into a catalyst for deep correctional reform.

    But observers stress that only sustained oversight and transparent implementation will determine whether the government’s actions mark a new era or simply a temporary fix.

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