Police Arrest Three Suspects For Allegedly Gangr*ping Minor In Adamawa
The Adamawa state police command in the Mayo Belwa Local government Area has detained three individuals in relation to the gang rape of a 15-year-old juvenile.
The suspects were identified as Yahaya Edward, 26, a resident of Sabon Pegi, Ngurore, Yola South Local Government Area, Uzairu Dan Fulani, 25, and Hassan Nasir, 25, all of Gasabga Ward, Mayo Belwa, Yola South Local Government Area.
The girl allegedly boarded a tricycle from Mayo Belwa to Ngurore after being enticed by the accused. They then allegedly took a diversion behind the Cottage Hospital in Mayo-Belwa, dragged the girl inside, and had illicit carnal knowledge of her without her consent.
The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mayo Belwa by a relative of the victim which resulted to their arrest .
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the state Commissioner of Police CP Afolabi Babatola expressed worry over the unfortunate incident, and directed the officer in charge of Family Support Unit of the Command to take over investigation and ensure diligent prosecution in accordance with the extant laws.