Police arrest, detain rape suspect in Kano
The incident happened at Rijiyan Zaki area of the Kano metropolis, when the suspected rapist, who have been a family friend, lured the eight-year-old girl with packs of Indomie noodles.
It was learnt that the victim, was conversant, with Ibrahim, making it possible for him to convince and lured her to a corner of a building, where he succeeded in raping her. However, reports have it that the relative of the suspect, who is an Immigration officer, was allegedly trying to use his influence to sweep the rape case under the carpet.Contacted, the Kano Police spokesman, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the incident, said: ” Immediately the case was reported to the Police, the Commissioner, Ahmed Iliyasu, order for a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.
At the conclusion of investigations, the CP, said the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.
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