"Ba Bakura, the police have arrived. They need to see Yahanasu and speak with the doctor who examined her. They will begin their investigation as soon as Yahanasu is able to speak. This time, Ba Modu remained more composed than Bakura. They went inside, while Bakura and the others stayed outside. Bulama later brought them back home. The house was in turmoil, everyone worried about Yahanasu's condition. Bakura went to his corner, while Ba Modu entered Ya Innana's room.

In the living room, he found Fanda and Fanna, who had rushed over from her husband's house in distress after being called by Bulama Karami and informed of the situation. 

"Fanna, you’ve heard what happened to your sister, right?" Ba Modu asked.

"Yes, Baba, but how is she?" Fanna replied.

He sat down and looked at them, saying, "She just needs your prayers. With God's will, she will recover. The police will conduct a thorough investigation to identify all those involved in this terrible act. Be strong and return to your home. Tomorrow, you can visit her at the hospital. Everyone in the household will visit as well. Where is Innana?" Fanda replied,

"She went inside and locked the door. We knocked and called out to her, but she didn’t respond. Even Ahmada tried, but she didn’t open the door."

"Give her some time; you know she’s very distressed. She needs to be handled with care. Let me talk to her." 

He left them in the living room and went to the bedroom door, knocking and calling her name. Hearing his voice, she quickly came to open the door. She was in her hijab, having just finished her prayers. He held her hand and led her inside, seating her on the bed next to him, holding her hand in his.

"Innana, I know it’s futile to describe the worry and distress you’re feeling. But let’s be patient and accept the fate that has befallen Yahanasu. Let’s pray for her recovery and future well-being. We will conduct a thorough investigation with God’s permission." 

Weakly, she replied, "The children said they found Yahanasu’s bag in the ruins of Lado’s house, along with a piece of her clothing. Dala said not to touch anything until the authorities arrive." 

His heart sank, and he swallowed the tears threatening to spill, saying, "In the ruins by Lado’s house? Could it be that the young man found dead was one of those who assaulted Yahanasu? I need to find Bakura. Let’s go and see Dala before the police arrive." He hurried out of the section, almost running. 

Ba Bakura, along with Baana, their younger brother, Ahmada, Ba’a Kaka, and Bulama Fari all joined him. Each section had a Bulama, each Bulama had his own nickname. Together, they headed to the ruins by Lado’s house. There, they found Dala and his friend Mustapha standing. They entered the ruins, where they found her bag on the ground, a torn piece of her dress, the cloth used to gag her, and blood stains on the ground.

While they were inside, the police arrived with Bulama Karami. The sight of the police car drew the neighborhood's attention, and people started to come out, thinking the police were there to investigate the young man’s death in the ruins. 

Malam Mato entered the ruins, looking at Ba Bakura, and said, "Alhaji Bakura, you’ve heard what happened in this neighborhood? The body is at my house. The children went to call the police. I was inside when the women said they heard the police car arriving."

Upon hearing this, one of the policemen said, "Alhaji, we need to see the body. We have an investigation to conduct. Ayuba, take the bag and the torn clothing to the car." Ayuba followed his superior’s orders. They then headed to Alhaji Mato’s house to see the body. 

They found the young man, neatly dressed, lying with his head cracked open, still bleeding slightly. His hair was poorly cut, and his pants' zipper was open. The corporal stared at the body for a moment and then said, "Alhaji, we’ll take the body to the hospital. Once we find his parents, we’ll direct them to our office for a thorough investigation. Ayuba, take the body to the car."

The body was carried to the car, while a crowd gathered around, creating a commotion. As they exited, the police car arrived, summoned by Alhaji Mato. Corporal Madaki spoke to them, and they turned around. Looking at Ba Bakura, he asked, "Alhaji, who first saw Yahanasu after the incident?" 

Ba Modu replied, "Her mother."

"Good, I need to speak with her mother. Ayuba, wait by the car." 

Corporal Madaki went to see Innana, asking her many questions. Finally, he took Yahanasu’s dress and hijab as evidence before leaving. 

That night, the house was quiet, but sleep eluded many. Ba Bakura, Innana, and Ba Modu spent most of the night in prayer, asking God to expose everyone involved in this crime. Innana remained on her prayer mat, crying so much that her face swelled.

Early in the morning, the household began its usual activities. The women and children frequently visited Yahanasu’s room to console Innana. 

Around ten in the morning, Mama Gana and her son Ya Ari arrived from Yobe. She was Ba Bakura’s younger sister and Ba Modu’s sister-in-law. She was like a mother to him. She settled in Ba Bakura’s section, crying continuously.

"Ba Bakura, so this is what happened? Oh, I feel so sorry for this girl." Ba Bakura asked,

"Who told you, Mama Gana?" She replied through her tears,

"Bulama Fari called me. That’s why I came. It’s better if I’m here for everything. Where is Modu?"

"Modu is inside. It’s good you came. When Yahanasu recovers, I plan to hold a family meeting about her. It’s good you’re here."

Wiping her tears, she asked, "Where’s Hajja Gana? I haven’t seen her." Before he could answer, her younger sisters-in-law entered with greetings to pay their respects. 

Mama Gana was a hot-tempered and quick-to-anger woman. Everyone tolerated her. When she visited from Yobe, she often caused disturbances with her outbursts. But she was also kind-hearted and loved maintaining family ties. That’s why she always took the lead in family matters, especially during weddings. After exchanging greetings and comforting one another, she said,

"Oh, Innana, you’ve changed so much overnight. Take it easy on yourself. We’ll pray for her recovery and for God to expose all those involved in this matter."

Her sisters-in-law entered with their children. She asked each about their families, and later, the wives of her sons came in to greet her. Dala and her siblings weren’t married yet, but wedding dates had been set, including for Fanda and Yahanasu. About ten children were to be married off. Ba Bakura said...