A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by the Gombe State Police Command for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Pindiga community, Akko Local Government Area of the state, in a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police Buhari Abdullahi, the suspect was arrested on December 15, following a complaint lodged at the Pingiga police station by the victim’s family, who reported that the young girl had been lured to the suspect’s residence and allegedly violated.
ASP Abdullahi explained that upon receiving the complaint, the police swiftly swung into action, arresting the suspect and rushing the victim to a nearby cottage hospital for medical treatment and a doctor’s confirmation of the alleged assault.
The police spokesperson further stated that during the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to the alleged crime, and would be charged to court for prosecution, as the police command is committed to ensuring that justice is served in this disturbing case.
The arrest and confession of the suspect have been widely welcomed by the community, who have expressed relief that the perpetrator has been brought to justice, and have praised the police for their swift and decisive action in responding to the complaint.
