Governor Radda suspends Katsina reformatory officials over allegations of torture which led to amputation of inmate's hand

Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, on Friday night approved the immediate suspension of top officials at the Katsina State Reformatory Centre, Babbar Ruga, following findings from an investigation into the torture and mishandling of an inmate, Usman Musa. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, confirmed the suspension of the Centres Principal, Abdulzahir Abubakar, Vice Principal, Bala Abubakar, and a porter, Yunusa Yusuf, citing their roles in the incident, which led to the amputation of the victims left hand and serious injury to his right. A statement issued by Abdullahi Yaradua, Chief Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, emphasized that the action reflects the administrations commitment to upholding human rights, enforcing accountability, and promoting institutional reform. In addition to the suspensions, Governor Radda approved the immediate termination of Murtala Suleiman, a casual staff member found complicit in the incident. Demonstrating a commitment to the victims recovery, the governor also approved 970,000 to cover medical expenses and 35 million for a sensor-enabled prosthetic hand to support the victims rehabilitation and reintegration.