Man arrested for allegedly raping a 3-year-old girl in Jigawa

Police in Jigawa State have arrested an 18-year-old boy, Khamisu Ibrahim, for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Malam Madori Local Government Area of ​​the state.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement to DAILY POST.

He said the incident took place on Tuesday at Garin Malam Sanda village, Malam Madori Local Government Area.

According to the statement: “On Tuesday at about 10:15 a.m., one Suleiman Bashari of Garin Malam Sanda village, M/Madori LGA, reported to M/Madori Division that, on Monday at about 8:10 p.m., one Khamisu Ibrahim of the same address had carnal knowledge of his three-year-old niece.

DSP Shiisu said detectives from M/Madori Division took swift action after receiving the report and managed to arrest the suspect.

He said the victim was taken to the Sexual Violence Referral Center in Dutse for medical examination.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect confessed to the fact during interrogation.

He added that the suspect would be brought to court for prosecution.