A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu, popularly known as ‘Mai Siket’, to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman.
The convict, a resident of Gidan Kwano in Kiru Local Government Area, was found guilty on a nine-count charge.
The ruling has been widely hailed as a victory for justice, but it also highlights the vulnerability of the elderly in many communities.
Activists have called for stricter enforcement of laws protecting older persons and for more support for victims of sexual violence.
The case is one of several recent incidents that underscore the prevalence of such crimes in northern Nigeria, where cultural silence often shields perpetrators.
