The Bauchi State Police Command says its operatives have arrested one Danladi Ibrahim over the alleged rape of his 10-year-daughter.
According to the police, one Abubakar Garba Yahua of Nasaru village Ningi LGA, Bauchi State, reported at Divisional Headquarters Ningi.
SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Bauchi police spokesperson, in a statement on Friday, said Danladi Ibrahim deceitfully gave a lemon drink to his daughter Nadiya (not real name) aged 10yrs old suspected to be mixed with toxicant which led her to an unconscious condition and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her therein, as a result, the victim sustained serious internal injuries in her private part and bleeding.
He said on receipt of the report, the team of detectives led by the DPO swiftly rushed to the scene, evacuated the victim to General Hospital Ningi for immediate medical attention, and later referred the victim to National Obstetrics Fistula Center (NOFIC) Ningi, Ningi LGA, Bauchi State, thereafter referred her to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State for further medical attention.
“However, the Command has since vowed to get to the root of the matter and ensure that the erring culprits of the incident were brought to book to serve as a deterrence of future occurrence.
“The suspect Danladi Ibrahim was arrested and during interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to having committed the crime.
The investigation is ongoing, after which the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.
The General public will be updated as the investigation unfolds, SP Wakil said.
The command reiterated the need for parents and guardians to maintain strict vigilance over the activities of their wards.
“It is pertinent now more than ever that the whereabouts of wards and the company they keep are constantly kept in check by all those responsible, the statement said.
