Gombe man arrested for allegedly raping 5-year-old girl

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A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Pindiga community, Akko Local Government of Gombe state.

The alleged rapist was among criminals paraded in Gombe on Tuesday by ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the spokesperson for state police command.

Abdullahi said said the matter was reported on Dec. 15 about 8.30am against the suspect at Pingiga police station.

He said that the suspect (names withheld) had lured the 5-year-old to his home and allegedly had sexual intercourse with her.

The Police spokesperson said the victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment where doctor also confirmed that she had been violated.

“However, upon receipt of the complaint the above mentioned suspect was arrested.

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“The victim was rushed to cottage hospital for medical treatment and for doctor’s confirmation,” he said.

Abdullahi stated that during the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to the alleged crime and would be charged to court for prosecution.

Besides, the command spokesman paraded 15 other suspects for various crimes ranging from criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, possession of counterfeit Naira notes, amongst others,

Abdullahi restated the command’s commitment to tackling crimes in the state.

(NAN

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