A 43-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.
The incident occurred in Timdore District, Ganye Local Government Area, during a wedding ceremony. According to reports, Usman took advantage of the celebratory atmosphere to commit the heinous act. The police have confirmed the arrest and are investigating the matter.
In a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, Suleiman Ngoruje, on Saturday. he disclosed this to news men: “The arrest followed a referral from the Chief Magistrate Court, Ganye, based on a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother that, on February 16, the victim, while attending a wedding ceremony in Timdore village, went to a nearby house to drink water.
“Unfortunately, the suspect forcefully dragged her to the rear side of the compound and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her,” the statement revealed.
The statement revealed that the victim was taken to a medical facility in Ganye for examination and treatment.
The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, directed the officer in charge of the command’s family support unit to take over the investigation and ensure the suspect is prosecuted diligently.
“I urge parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and promptly report any incidents of sexual harassment or criminal activities to the police,” the statement added.
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