Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has ordered the suspension of several senior staff members of the Babbar Ruga State Reformatory Centre following an investigative committee’s findings into the alleged abuse and mistreatment of an inmate, Usman Musa.
The directive was issued Friday night and confirmed in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari.
Those suspended include the centre’s Principal, Abdulzahir Abubakar; Vice Principal, Bala Abubakar; and a porter identified as Yunusa Yusuf. The suspension stems from their involvement in an incident that resulted in the amputation of the inmate’s left hand and serious damage to his right hand.
The announcement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the SSG, Abdullahi Yar’adua, highlighted that the move reflects the state government’s commitment to human rights, transparency, and systemic reform within its institutions.
In a related disciplinary measure, the Governor also ordered the immediate dismissal of Murtala Suleiman, a casual staff member implicated in the case.
As part of efforts to support the victim’s recovery, the Governor approved N970,000 for immediate medical expenses and allocated an additional N35 million for the procurement of a sensor-based prosthetic hand to aid in the victim’s rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Further demonstrating the administration’s commitment to reform, Governor Radda approved the implementation of a committee’s recommendations aimed at upgrading the Babbar Ruga Reformatory Centre in line with global standards for correctional facilities and inmate care.
The committee, led by the Special Adviser on Public Administration and Service Reforms, Alhaji Usman Isiyaku, has been tasked with overseeing the execution of the recommended reforms to ensure full compliance and lasting improvements at the centre.
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