The police in Adamawa State have confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old man, Jaafar Adamu, for allegedly raping his neighbour’s wife in the Hong Local Government Area.
The police disclosed this through a statement issued by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, in Yola on Wednesday.
Yahaya-Nguroje said the suspect was arrested on September 15.
He said the suspect, who wore a face mask, raped the 23-year-old wife of his neighbour in Angwan Diocese Kala’a in Hong town.
“Unfortunately for him, upon committing the act, his face mask fell off and was recognised by the victim. He escaped but has been apprehended,” he said.
He said the police are currently investigating the matter and he would be prosecuted.
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