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The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly raping his two- year-old step-daughter.
According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command’s spokesperson, who disclosed this in a press statement on Tuesday, the offence was reportedly committed by one Mohammed Magaji of Tudun Wada, Shamaki Quarters, Gombe
on May 5.
The suspect was arrested, following a report from his wife.
“On May 5, about 09:32am, a formal complaint was received from one Hauwau Usman of Tudun Wada, Shamaki quarters,” Abdullahi disclosed.
“Usman reported that on May 5, about 09:00am, her husband took his two-year-old step daughter to his room and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”
On receiving the report, a team of policemen went to the scene and arrested Magaji.
The police spokesperson further said that both the victim and the suspect were rushed to the Specialist Hospital for medical attention, adding that the matter would be charged to court after the investigation.
