The teacher who caused the amputation of Zubair Abubakar's arm in Gombe State has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. This is a report gathered from a tweet of a social media activist Aloui Ibrahim.

The activist also advocated for the swift ending to the prevalence of Almajiris on the street of most Northern States.

Recall that 12- year -old boy named Zubair Abubakar had his hands amputated after the punishment meted on him by his teacher for allegedly stealing a phone led to the cessation of bloodflow to his hands.

12- year -old boy named Zubair Abubakar in Gombe State had his hands amputated after the punishment meted on him by his teacher for allegedly stealing a phone led to the cessation of bloodflow to his hands

Doctors said they had to amputate the boy’s two hands because they had become infected and gangrenous

It was gathered that the boy allegedly stole a cellphone which made the head teacher of his school, one Malam Sirajo Mohammed, to tie his hands as a punishment.

The boy later developed an infection that led to complications, resulting in the amputation of his two hands at the Federal Teaching Hospital , Gombe.

The governor of Gombe State Ibrahim Dankwambo had earlier directed the Commissioner for Justice to ensure that the culprit is arrested and prosecuted.

He then advised the parents of the victim to be patient, and assured them that government would do everything possible to assist the boy.

"Government has taken over the medical bills of the victim . The governor is really concerned and feels that , for no reason, should the boy be allowed to suffer any further. I am calling on you to be patient. Already , it has happened ; the only thing to be done is to see how we will assist him to be in good health," he said.

“The police are investigating the matter and whoever is found culpable will face the law,” he said.

In another statement, the governor said that he will be responsible for the boy's education.

"I want to specially thank each and everyone of you who drew my attention to what happened to Young Zubairu.," he said.

"I read all your reactions and opinions on this platform and I heed to so many of them.

I’m currently out of Gombe but I have instructed the commissioner for Justice and Women Affairs to pay Zubairu a visit at the hospital where he is currently receiving treatement.

I have directed the commissioner for Justice to ensure that the culprit of this dastardly act is arrested and prosecuted.

I have also instructed my team to ensure all his medical bills are well taken care of.

Henceforth, I will be responsible for his education.

No child anywhere in the North or elsewhere in Nigeria should be made to go through this kind of pain on account of primordial beliefs.

For kids like Zuberu to be able to aspire and as well acquire basic education in life, I personally converted my family house in Gombe to a school where the Almajiris will be given Quranic and conventional education simultaneously.

May Allah bring him quick healing. Amen."

https://lailasnews.com/teacher-sentenced-to-25-years-in-jail-for-causing-boys-arm-amputation/

lalasticlala

Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

ehinmowo:


This is why i swear for pple ooo

Everyone with his own opinion.

Why would u swear for ppl, just cos u don't agree with their opinion

So many unreported cases like this in the far north..... This country needs a total reform.

ayourbamie:
Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

That boy's hand will never grow back, i was expecting 30yrs upward

ayourbamie:
Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

I agree 25 years is too much.

What the court should have done is to order that the teacher's arms be amputated. An eye for an eye would have been perfect.

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Interestingly, a similar scenario years back is cited today as case law with respect to the liabilities of public officers....

The provisions in the Public Officers Protection Act (POPA) allowed the judges to determine in one case that the matter was filed out of time (statute of limitation is 3 months) in one case and in another that the teacher was acting within his official jurisdiction.

The crux of the matter is something more salient and affects our lives in all ramifications.

Should public officials acting under their own whims and caprices be able to hide under the law by claiming to act vicariously under authority of their employer (ie the government ie us the citizens for whom the government acts)?

Many people working in government commit untold atrocities! And then hide behind the office to escape justice.

However unknown to Nigerians these people can be sued in their INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY!

This means that as long as the case is presented competently and in time, justice should be had.

When they know that they can no longer hide, they will be forced to behave themselves.

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25 years?

Now selling in my signature...

WHY 25yrs

Which kind judgement is this? 15yrs is okay for him

Harsh but deserved punishment for the teacher. The boy will grow not to be a thief.

I think he shd get a lawyer n appeal . I don't think it was done intentionally, his intention may av bn good but......

OMG

Randy100:
Harsh but deserved punishment for the teacher. The boy will grow not to be a thief.

Please explain to me how that is a harsh punishment.

Let d teacher be in jail foreva



dats my opinion

Quality20:
I think he shd get a lawyer n appeal . I don't think it was done intentionally, his intention may av bn good but......

Wow are you serious?

A child was beaten and it lead to his hands being cut off and you're saying it wasn't intentional?

You're smhw

If cocaine could Attract death in some Asian countries then this Judgement is just ok as no life was lost. This is a lesson for both the teacher and the boy.

No matter the boy would have done that deserve to be killed even.

May it happen to your child

mayorjosh:



Wow are you serious?

A child was beaten and it lead to his hands being cut off and you're saying it wasn't intentional?

You're smhw

ayourbamie:
Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

After 25 years he should work and pay for the boys upkeep.

The punishment isn't severe enough. Fine the boy is a thief but the teacher had other disciplinary measures to apply on the boy.

I know it's an error but the teacher too is a fool. Who doesn't k ow that lack of blood supply to tissue causes gangrene.

This is sad, but i don't think its was intentional

see how a child phone thief is celebrated. Nonsensical sentimental judgment.

three:
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Interestingly, a similar scenario years back is cited today as case law with respect to the liabilities of public officers....

The provisions in the Public Officers Protection Act (POPA) allowed the judges to determine in one case that the matter was filed out of time (statute of limitation is 3 months) in one case and in another that the teacher was acting within his official jurisdiction.

The crux of the matter is something more salient and affects our lives in all ramifications.

Should public officials acting under their own whims and caprices be able to hide under the law by claiming to act vicariously under authority of their employer (ie the government ie us the citizens for whom the government acts)?

Many people working in government commit untold atrocities! And then hide behind the office to escape justice.

However unknown to Nigerians these people can be sued in their INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY!

This means that as long as the case is presented competently and in time, justice should be had.

When they know that they can no longer hide, they will be forced to behave themselves.

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I was surprised the teacher the not raise the defence of public officers protection Act. But then, I believe this case was swiftly decided and culprit punished because the Governor himself intervened. Remember, the post said the Governor assigned the case to the commissioner of justice. So such a person will not likely hide behind the provision of the Public Officers Protection Act.

Plus these days with more awareness being created it the social media, judges will be more careful in allowing a guilty go Scot free with the excuse of public officers protection Act unless of course the person is part of the upper class.

NoMoreTrolling:


Please explain to me how that is a harsh punishment.

I am 26 years. Somebody will stay in jail for 25years. Not funny.

nmaihat:



I was surprised the teacher the not raise the defence of public officers protection Act. But then, I believe this case was swiftly decided and culprit punished because the Governor himself intervened. Remember, the post said the Governor assigned the case to the commissioner of justice. So such a person will not likely hide behind the provision of the Public Officers Protection Act.

Plus these days with more awareness being created it the social media, judges will be more careful in allowing a guilty go Scot free with the excuse of public officers protection Act unless of course the person is part of the upper class.

As you have implied it appears there was sufficient political will to prosecute. Also as you have mentioned the teacher appears to be less privileged (albeit obtuse).

So in this case, and as it should be all round when aggressors are found guilty, he was unable to hide behind POPA

Houseofglam7:
OMG

Oh My God

ayourbamie:
Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

I totally agree with you on this.

ayourbamie:
Hmmmm. This will not bring back the boy's arms. But it will surely be a lesson to those wicked teachers all over.

But 25yrs is too much IMO

This is why i swear for pple ooo

Shit occurs anyhow at nights ,
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