A 35-year-old rape suspect, identified as Musa Ibrahim, has been detained in the police custody in Kano for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl.
The incident occurred at Rijiyan Zaki area of the Kano metropolis.
The suspected rapist, a family friend, allegedly lured the girl with packs of Indomie noodles.
It was learnt that the victim was familiar with Ibrahim, making it possible for him to lure her to a corner of a building where he defiled her.
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Police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the incident, said: ‘’ Immediately the case was reported to the police, the Commissioner, Ahmed Iliyasu, ordered a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.
‘’The suspect has been arrested and detained, while investigation has begun.
“The victim has been taken to hospital to ascertain the extent of injury.’’
The CP said at the conclusion of investigations, the suspect would be arraigned.
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