A High court sitting in Hadejia local government in Jigawa state has sentenced a man for allegedly defiling a minor.
The 38-year old, Abubakar Adamu was sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a minor.
Justice Ado Yusif Birnin kudu said the convict was brought before the court for allegedly raping an eight-year old pupil in Malam- Madori.
He said the accused Abubakar Adamu popularly known as Sabo committed the offense in Dunari quarters in Malam- Madori town.
He said the accused was proved guilty of committing the offense, which is contrary to section 282 of penal code.
Justice Yusuf said he was convicted under section 283 of the Penal Code Law as amended.
He said the court sentenced the convict to life imprisonment to serve as a deterrent to others like him.
