Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Baba has expressed her sadness over the death of an Almajiri boy who drowned while being allegedly hidden by his 74-year-old Malam, Umar Musa Mai Kalanzir.
The unfortunate íncident occurred at Kabala West, Kaduna South Local Government Area of the State.
At the wake of spreading of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the State Government had announced the closure of all schools, including Tsangaya (Islamic) schools and has directed that all Almajiri are to be returned to their parents,.
Thus, Hajiya Baba disclosed that the development had led to the evacuation of 20,731 Almajiri from Kaduna…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
