Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has directed officials to investigate allegations of assault and rape brought against the commissioner for water resources, Abdulmumini Danga.
Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday.
“The governor, being an avowed advocate of fundamental human rights, is shocked by these allegations and will not allow them to go uninvestigated,” the statement read.
“The governor has ordered accelerated investigation into the matter and hereby assures both accuser and accused, as well as the general public, that the whole truth will be uncovered and justice served as appropriate.”
A woman identified as Elizabeth Oyeniyi had accused Mr Danga of abducting and assaulting her.
She believes she was attacked because she urged the commissioner on Facebook to assist his sister and family financially.
Mr Fanwo, however, said in the statement that the government would ensure that justice is done.
“We will not tolerate violence against women or children under any form or guise.
“We give our word that if these allegations are proven, everyone found culpable will be brought to justice,” he said.
Former Kogi governorship candidate, Natasha Akpoti, had accused the governor of not acting decisively.
