Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Kebbi
State Police Command has arrested ten suspects allegedly involved in the sexual
abuse of a 13-year-old girl in Tungar Giwa, Shanga Local Government Area of the
state.
The incident, which occurred in February, involved multiple
men said to have taken turns sexually assaulting the minor in various
locations.
The arrests followed a directive issued by the state command
on Wednesday, July 16, for the Divisional Police Officer in Shanga to apprehend
and transfer the suspects to the State Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi for further
investigation.
The case has drawn widespread condemnation from residents
and rights groups, with many demanding swift prosecution of the suspects.
The Kebbi State Technical Working Group on Gender-Based
Violence, TWG-GBV, led by the state’s First Lady, Zainab Nasare Idris,
commended the police for their prompt action.
In a statement, the TWG Secretary, Nasiru Idris, urged
authorities to ensure impartial prosecution and warned against interference in
the matter.
The group also called on the public to report abuse cases and avoid shielding perpetrators under any guise.
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