The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 94-year-old man, Muhammed Abubakar, on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl in Tappare ward, Ganye Local Government Area, on August 18, 2023.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP Sulaiman Nguroje, the suspect, identified as an herbalist, has reportedly been luring young girls with sugary treats.
The incident occurred when the victim was passing by the suspect’s residence on August 12, 2023.
He called her inside and allegedly committed the crime.
The statement revealed that investigation, so far reveals that the suspect while committing the act rubbed some concoction in the form of perfume on the victim which made the victim ill after the incident.
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“It was as a result of the illness that when questioned by her mother, she opened up to her about what had happened. The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters Ganye, by the mother of the victim.”
The statement also disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, has expressed concern over the incident and directed the family support unit of the command to lead the investigation and ensure proper prosecution of the perpetrators.
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“The Police boss equally calls on the members of the public particularly parents to be watchful of their wards against criminally minded elements and key into the Command’s effort in fighting to end all forms of gender-based violence.” The statement said.
