The two suspects and the victim
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia –
The police in Nasarawa State have arrested two suspected rapists who allegedly had unlawful canal knowledge of a 15-year old girl in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the development in a statement issued to our correspondent on Friday in Lafia.
DSP Nansel, who said the suspects took advantage of the victim because she was deaf, added that they were tracked down and arrested in Obi and Lafia Local Government Areas respectively where they went into hiding.
He said: “On 2/3/2023 at about 06:30pm, a complaint was lodged at Obi Division that one Aminu Hashimu, 24 years of age and Lukman Dogara, 18 years, both males of Owolosho street, Obi LGA of Nasarawa state criminally conspired and raped a teenager of 15 years.
“Upon receipt of the report, an investigation and manhunt were launched by police operatives attached to Obi Division, for the suspects.
“Consequently, on 3/3/2023, the aforementioned suspects were arrested at different locations in Obi town and Lafia, respectively.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects lured the victim who had hearing impairment to their residence at Okpe Street, Obi, and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.” he said
He said the victim was immediately taken to the hospital for medical examination after the incident, adding that the Commissioner of Police, CP Maiyaki Baba, had ordered for a comprehensive investigation into the case, and upon conclusion, the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
