Dukku in Gombe State is predominantly inhabited by the Fulani people. I, Sameena, was walking through the town, observing its layout with a heart full of joy. I spotted a young girl, around sixteen years old, whose appearance clearly indicated she was a pure Fulani. She was of average height and had a striking complexion. Her clothes suggested her parents were very poor, and her slippers were worn out.
She was in a hurry, as if she was about to take flight, with a look of fear and panic on her face, indicating she was in great distress. She was almost running, holding a small child, and started sprinting upon hearing a voice that terrified her even in her dreams, calling out her name loudly, "ZUBAIDAH! ZUBAIDAH, ZUBAIDAH!!!"
I, Queen Samy, decided to follow this girl to write a story for my numerous fans, filled with compassion, wonder, and astonishing lessons that would shake their hearts.
"You wretch, you just now decided to return from your whoring?" A woman standing in the middle of the yard, holding a bucket, said, giving Zubaidah a fierce look that promised punishment. "With a trembling voice, Zubaidah replied, "Sister Hadiza, I swear I couldn't find the man at the market, so I went to the bus stop..." She couldn't finish her sentence before Sister Hadiza threw the bucket at her, hitting her head.
Zubaidah knelt, holding her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. Hadiza approached and grabbed her, saying, "You wretch, did I send you to the bus stop? What treachery took you there? Oh, you went whoring, you witch with the traits of demons." She slapped Zubaidah's head again, making her scream in pain.
Hadiza dragged her on the ground, saying, "Oh, you're crying, you treacherous witch, as if I haven't beaten you enough. Wait, I'll beat you properly so you'll have a reason to cry." Despite Zubaidah's pleas for mercy, Hadiza continued to beat her mercilessly, as if sent by God.
Their neighbor, Inna Furera, rushed in to save Zubaidah. The neighbors had stopped intervening because Hadiza had insulted them so much, but Inna Furera never stopped. She quickly jumped in and snatched the stick Hadiza was using to beat Zubaidah. Inna Furera, a strong woman, stood between them, saying, "Hadiza, do you ever think about death? Every day you beat this orphan girl without fear of God's punishment." Hadiza stared at Inna Furera before adjusting her stance and saying, "Furera! Furera!! Furera!!? By God, your foolishness will get you in trouble. Why do you care about her? Do you feed or clothe her? No, you don't. So, get out of my sight."