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Two suspects have been detained by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl with hearing loss in the state’s Obi Local Government Area.
The victim was enticed to the suspects’ flat and sexually assaulted there, according to DSP Ramhan Nansel, the command’s spokesperson, who made this announcement in a statement on Friday, March 10. The accused are Aminu Hashimu, 24, and Lukman Dogara, 18.
The suspects were located and detained, according to the PPRO, in the LGAs of Obi and Lafia, where they had fled to.
“On 2/3/2023 at about 18:30 hrs, 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,” the statement read.
“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. The suspects have confessed to the commission of the crime.
The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical examination and the commissioner of police, CP Maiyaki Baba has ordered for comprehensive investigation into the case, upon conclusion, the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
