The Chief Magistrate Court 3 in Yola has discharged the Acting Registrar of the College for Legal Studies, Musa Chiroma, after he paid N1 million in damages for assaulting a female lecturer, Barr. Fadimatu Musa.
Chiroma was arraigned on May 13, 2024, for offenses including assault, criminal force, and voluntary causing of hurt, violating Sections 244 and 219 of the Penal Law 2018. He had allegedly beaten Fadimatu, an Assistant Chief Lecturer and Chairman of the Task Force Committee, for preventing a student from taking an examination due to unpaid fees.
In addition to the fine, Chiroma paid N80,000 in prosecution costs, submitted a written apology, and undertook not to victimize or assault Fadimatu again. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi, considered these conditions before striking out the matter.
Representatives from the Nigeria Bar Association’s Women Forum attended the proceedings to ensure justice was served. The forum’s Head of Public Sector Committee, Mrs. Fatima Bello Raji Esq, and other members were present to support Fadimatu and witness the prosecution.
This outcome highlights the importance of accountability for those in positions of authority and underscores the need to protect educators from workplace violence.
