The Niger State Police Command has arrested ten suspects over the alleged rape and sexual assault of minors in different parts of the state, including an unnatural offence involving a 12-year-old boy.
The arrests were made in February following separate complaints reported in Minna, Mokwa, Chanchaga, Kpakungu and Kontagora.
Police investigations reveal that the victims, mostly young girls between the ages of three and 13, were allegedly lured by the suspects and sexually assaulted in their neighbourhoods.
In one case, a suspect was caught in the act. In another case, a suspect has already been charged in court and remanded to a correctional facility.
All other suspects are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department and will be charged in court upon completion of investigations. The victims are receiving medical attention and necessary support.
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, strongly condemned the incidents and assured the public of a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of offenders.
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He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant, monitor their children closely, and report suspicious behaviour promptly.
The Police Command also reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant agencies and stakeholders to combat rape and sexual abuse, and to ensure justice for victims.
TVC News previously reported that the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two teenage suspects for sexually molesting minors in Tilde Fulani Community of Toro Local Government Area of the state.
In a Thursday statement signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, a concerned father reported the case at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Tilden Fulani, that his son was deceitfully lured by a 16-year-old Muhammed Saifullahi, who had homosexual intercourse with him on multiple occasions.
