From Umar Dankano,Yola.
A middle age man, 26, Pwadimadi Zeham of Mbulawa ward in Numan local government Area of Adamawa state has been apprehended by the police for allegedly raping a 4 year old minor.
Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje made the disclosure in a press release issued in Yola Sunday saying another breakthrough by the police detectives attached to Numan division for arresting the alleged rapist who confessed to his heinous crime.
In the release it was stated that the suspected rapist ,Pwadimadi who is a close neighbour to the victim’s parent resistance lured her into his room on the 23/07/20 and defiled her womanhood.
It added that when the mother of the victim noticed some unusual actions from the little minor then monitored and observed her closely and found foreign sperm particles in her private part(Vagina).A situation that fronted her to raise alarm and reported to police.
According to the statement,the suspect is in custody of police being investigated for further prosecution as the innocent minor is currently receiving medical treatment.
“The Adamawa state police command wishes to inform the general public that its fight against sexual violence upon women and children is extended to Numan Federation where detectives attached to Numan Division arrested one Pwadimadi Zeham,26 year old,a resident of Mbulawa ward, Numan local government Area for raping a 4 year old baby.
“The suspect who happened to be a close neighbour to the victim took her into his room on the 23/7/2020 and had her carnal knowledge of her .“The mother upon noticing the unusual from her little baby,closely monitored and observed a foreign sperm in her private part hence she reported as the victim is now undergoing medical screenings while the suspect is taken into custody for investigation and prosecution.
“The commissioner of police Olugbenga Adeyanju commended the members of the public especially those that keyed in to fight against sexual violence against women and children and call on parents/Guardians to closely monitor their wards and equally sensitize them to keep distance from people of such character.
“The command further assures all of its commitment to protecting lives and properties and calls on people to continue reporting to police any suspicious movement around them”. The statement maintained.
