By Mohammad Gambo, Damaturu
A young man, AdoKanwa, has been arrested in Karasuwa, in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State for defiling a 18 month-old baby girl.
A statement on Thursday by ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command said: “Yobe State Police Command, through Karasuwa Divisional Police Headquarters arrested Ado Alhaji Kanwa who hails from Kazaure, Jigawa State but presently residing in Karasuwa LGA of Yobe State, a peasant farmer.
“The suspect was arrested after having molested and defiled 18 month old baby girl, name withheld in Karasuwa LGA.
“The victim sustained various degrees of vaginal injuries as a result. Investigation has since begun for subsequent prosecution of the suspect.”
He said: “Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has called the members of the public to always report all forms of criminality around them while going about their lawful activities. The Commissioner further assures the state of the command’s full commitment in the fight against crimes and criminality in the State.”