Jindadi Sabo Book 1 Hausa Novel Complete

The next morning, Shukura watched her mother working, but she wouldn’t even pick up a single stick to help. Instead, everything was done for her, and she was pampered endlessly. Her mother pleaded with her to get ready for school, but she refused and kept playing. Despite her intelligence, she lacked focus. Her uncle had high hopes for her education, but she outright rejected the idea.

He even hired a tutor, a member of the NYSC corps, to teach her at home and paid them well. Shukura began to pick up a little English, but she chased the tutor away, accusing her of being filthy and unclean. Now in SS3, about to finish secondary school, Shukura was the most intelligent student in her school, but also the most playful, mischievous, and notorious for teasing others. She cried and threw tantrums because she was overly spoiled. For this reason, many people called her "Yar Gata" (the pampered one).

Shukura was extraordinarily beautiful, but despite her beauty, no one in the village or beyond dared to confess their love for her. Everyone felt she was beyond their reach because of her good looks, charm, and spoiled nature. Even her peers feared her. Her female friends often prayed for someone to humble her because of her arrogance. The young men in the village, driven by jealousy, even secretly held meetings, plotting to ruin her reputation, with some suggesting violence against her.

Shukura’s father, Alhaji Umaru, was the wealthiest man in the village, owning large herds of cattle and other livestock. Shukura was his only child, so he doted on her excessively. Umaru’s family had suffered immense loss, with most of his siblings passing away in their youth. Even his parents died while he was still a young man, leaving him as the sole heir to their wealth.

During one of his herding trips in a remote part of Plateau State, Umaru met his wife, Hajia Bilkisu. She had survived a deadly clash between Muslims and non-Muslims in the area. Umaru helped her escape to his village, and their relationship blossomed into love. They got married and performed the Hajj pilgrimage together several times, with Bilkisu giving birth to Shukura afterward.

As their only child, Shukura became the center of their world. They spared no expense to fulfill her desires, often selling livestock to provide whatever she wanted. Umaru considered sending her to a private school in the city but decided against it because he didn’t want her far from them. Instead, he hired NYSC members to tutor her privately, determined that his daughter should speak English.

Though Shukura attended a rural school with limited resources, the extra lessons helped her become proficient in Hausa reading and writing, as well as basic English. She became well-known in the village for her intelligence and charm. When government officials visited, Shukura was often called upon to assist with reading or writing tasks. Yet, her spoiled nature and sense of entitlement remained unmatched. She showed no respect for anyone, regardless of their status, and was unapologetically direct in her demands to her parents.

Her parents, deeply in love with her, never reprimanded her. Instead, they catered to her every whim. “Inna, get up and cook for me,” or “Baffa, do this,” she would command, and they would comply without hesitation. Despite her brashness, Shukura was kind when she wanted to be, and her bright smile could melt anyone’s heart. She rarely got angry, and it was almost impossible to tell when she was upset.

Though she was capable of helping with household chores, Shukura never lifted a finger. She had grown accustomed to comfort and leisure. She avoided eating regular meals at home, preferring delicacies like meat, fish, yogurt, and other treats. Her parents indulged her, often giving her money to spend as she pleased.

Shukura was also generous; if she liked you, she would give you money or even clothing. Most of her outfits were imported, mainly from Saudi Arabia, as her parents traveled to Mecca almost every year and always took her along. Shukura had been to Mecca seven times by the age of 18, giving her a level of exposure that set her apart. With her sophisticated wardrobe and refined manners, no one would guess she came from a rural village.