Twenty-eight year-old Alhassan Musa has been arrested for allegedly molesting nine underage boys sexually.
On Wednesday, he appeared before a Magistrates’ Court in Kano, charged for committing an unnatural offence, which is contrary to Section 284 of the Penal Code.
According to the prosecutor, Suleiman Danladi, parents of two of the abused minors, Ahmed Musbahu and Fatihu Hibbu, jointly reported the matter on July 24.
He said Musa on July 18, lured the nine minors between the ages of 11 and 12 to defile them at separate times.
“Your Worship, from our investigation, the accused lured the minor into his Shop at Gwammaja Layin Jirgi Quarters to have unlawful sex with each of them through their anus.
“He had his way at different occasions to perform the unlawful carnal knowledge of the children by offering them N100.”
Musa pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The case was adjourned till Sept. 29 for mention.