Thursday, January 2, 2025 - The Niger State Police Command has arrested one, Bala Aliyu, 26, for r3ping a 10-year-old girl in Bosso Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in
a statement on Wednesday, January 1 2025, said the suspect also threatened to
kill the victim if she revealed the incident to anyone.
According to the PPRO, the victim was sent to deliver a message to
Bala's wife on December 14, 2024 but she was not home.
While delivering the message to him, Bala dragged her into the room and
forcefully def!led her.
“On 25/12/2024 at about 4pm, a report of a suspected defilement
was made at Bosso Div, that on 24/12/2024 at about 6.30pm, an unusual
observation was noticed on the complainant's daughter named Hauwa 10yrs of
El-Waziri area of Bosso and when checked, bruises were observed at her private
part,” the statement read.
"The victim was interrogated and she narrated that 14/12/2024 at
about 8.30am when she was sent to deliver a message to a friend of her mother,
but on getting to the place, the woman was not around but met the husband one
Bala Aliyu 26yrs of same area and delivered the message to him.
"Unfortunately, during the process, the girl was dragged into the
room by the said Bala and forcefully def!led her. He also threatened to k!ll
her if she revealed the incident to anyone.
"The suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime, and he has
been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent
prosecution.
"The Police Command appreciates the support and cooperation of the
people in the State and looks forward to a better relationship in the New
Year.
“The Command reiterates its commitment and dedication to continue to
serve and protect members of the public in the State as we enter a new Policing
Year. The Commissioner of Police wishes all a crime-free and prosperous New
Year.”
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