A man in Adamawa state, north east Nigeria, has been apprehended for forcefully having the carnal knowledge his neighbour’s 9-year-old daughter, police in the state capital, Yola, said on Tuesday.
The suspect was a resident of Demsawo ward in Yola North Local Government Area, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relation Officer of the state Command, disclosed.
According to a statement by Nguroje on Tuesday, the 47-year-old suspect was arrested on March 29, adding that the suspect took advantage of the fact that the girl was alone to rape her.
The statement read in part: “The Adamawa State police command on 29/3/2021 apprehended a 47-year-old suspect for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
“The suspect, after investigation, was revealed to be a father of six and a neighbour to the victim’s parents living in the same compound, at Demsawo ward in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa.
“The suspect took advantage of his neighbour’s absence and lured their 9-year-old daughter into his room where he sexually assaulted her”
Nguroje further explained that the yelp of pain from the girl drew people’s attention who were instrumental to his arrest.
“Luckily, her cries attracted the attention of a good Samaritan in the compound, who immediately called the attention of other neighbours that led to the arrest of the suspect by the police,” Nguroje said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aliyu Adamu, had urged parents to closely monitor their kids and select types of environment to live with their families.
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