Police arrest 2 men for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl in Gombe

The Nigeria Police, Gombe State Command, on Tuesday said two men were arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl on a farm in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Tuesday in Gombe.

Abubakar gave the names of the suspects as, Yayaji Muhammad (24 years) and Muhammad Barau (20 years).

He said their arrest followed a complaint by Malam Jauro, the father of the victim.

“On Feb. 8, 2024, at about 2.00 p.m., a complaint was received via Malam Jauro at Bajoga Division that on Feb. 7, about 2.10 p.m.

“The above-mentioned suspects conspired among themselves, attacked and threatened his daughter.

“The suspects with another, forcefully had carnal knowledge of the 13-year-old girl of the same address,” said Abubakar.

He said 20 other suspects were arrested for various offenses ranging from criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery, possession of suspected hard drugs, impersonation, and possession of substances suspected to be marijuana.

According to him, exhibits recovered from the suspects include three Bajaj motorcycles, 88 wraps of dry leaves suspected to be marijuana, and 110 tablets of suspected hard drugs, amongst others.

Abubakar restated the command’s commitment to combating crimes toward ensuring the safety of residents of the state.

He said the suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of the investigation.

“We urge the public to continue to provide vital information to aid the fight against crime,” he said.

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