The Borno Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Muhammad Usman,
for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Maiduguri.
Damian Chukwu, its Commissioner, made the disclosure while parading the
suspect on Thursday in Maiduguri.
Mr. Chukwu said that the suspect was apprehended by detectives on June
10, at about 14: 30 p.m.
“The suspect has confessed to the act. He has told investigators that he
had canal knowledge of the girl at the Londonciki area of Maiduguri,” he said.
Mr. Chukwu explained that the command was awaiting legal advice from the
ministry of justice, before prosecuting the suspect.
The commissioner, who expressed dismay over the spate of rape cases in
the state, advised victims to always come forward and seek redress.
“People must change their attitude toward rape. Victims should report,
while relations of suspects must stop making unnecessary pleas to save them.
“It is disheartening to see victims’ families asking the police to drop
charges against rape suspects.
“Unless we change this attitude, we will continue to witness rape in the
society,” he said.
The Police commissioner said that the command had adopted proactive
measures to enhance its operation, protect lives and rid Borno of criminals.
He said that additional personnel had been deployed to Maiduguri and
liberated areas to enhance security, while a conference would be held every
month, to review and appraise the security situation.
(NAN)
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