The Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 52-year-old man, Enoch Kwaleji, for allegedly raping a 13-year old girl in Sangere Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area.
Spokesperson of the police command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this through a statement in Yola.
Nguroje said the suspect is the vice principal of a Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) senior section, Abba Murke in Song Local Government Area.
“The suspect, a resident of salama House Sangere jabbi lamba, Girei on November 15, about 1900hrs, lured the victim to an uncompleted building and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
“The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Jabbi lamba by the victim’s mother,” he said.
Nguroje said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sikiru Akande, had directed the officer in charge of family unit to take over investigation and ensure diligent prosecution.
Akande equally advised members of the public, particularly parents to be watchful of their children, especially the girl-child to protect her against criminally-minded elements.
He assured the State government and the public, of the command’s unrelenting effort to end all forms of gender based violence.
Akande also promised immediate prosecution of any perpetrator found culpable.