Married man defiles 10-year-old girl, threatens her with knife
The Niger State Police Command has arrested one Bala Aliyu, 26, for raping a 10-year-old girl in Bosso Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 1 2025, said the suspect also threatened to kill the victim with a knife if she revealed the incident to anyone.
According to the PPRO, the victim was sent to deliver a message to Bala’s wife on December 14, 2024 but she was not home.
While delivering the message to him, Bala dragged her into the room and forcefully defiled her.
“On 25/12/2024 at about 4: pm, a report of a suspected defilement was made at Bosso Div, that on 24/12/2024 at about 6.30pm, an unusual observation was noticed on the complainant’s daughter named Hauwa 10yrs of El-Waziri area of Bosso and when checked, bruises were observed at her private part,” the statement read.
“The victim was interrogated and she narrated that 14/12/2024 at about 8: 30am when she was sent to deliver a message to a friend of her mother, but on getting to the place, the woman was not around but met the husband one Bala Aliyu 26yrs of same area and delivered the message to him.
“Unfortunately, during the process, the girl was dragged into the room by the said Bala and forcefully defiled her. He also threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.
“The suspect was arrested and he confessed to the crime, he has been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution.
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“The Police Command appreciates the support and cooperation of the people in the State and looks forward to a better relationship in the New Year.
“The Command reiterates its commitment and dedication to continue to serve and protect members of the public in the State as we enter a new Policing Year. The Commissioner of Police wishes all a crime-free and prosperous New Year,” the statement said.
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