Police apprehend suspect over rape of 13-yr-old girl in Adamawa

The Adamawa police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 52-year-old man, Enoch Kwaleji, over rape of a 13 year old girl in Sangere Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa.

Police in Adamawa said it had arrested  a 52-year-old man, Enoch Kwaleji for raping a 13 year old girl in Sangere Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa.

The spokesperson of the Adamawa police Command, SP. Suleiman Nguroje made this confirmation in a statement on Tuesday in Yola.

The mouthpiece of the police in the State said police investigation disclosed that the suspect is a 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 Nov. 15 at 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 also said Mr Sikiru Akande, the Commissioner of Police, had ordered the police officer who’s in charge of Family unit to take charge of the police investigation and enable diligent and due prosecution.

Akande has sent message of advice to members of the public, especially parents to watch over their children, especially the female child against criminal elements.

He has also given an assurance to members of the public that the State government and the command have been working effortlessly to put an end to all forms of gender related violence.

Akande also made promise that the police command will effect immediate prosecution of anyone found wanting.