One of three members of a syndicate that allegedly gang-raped two girls in Sangere village, Yola South local government area, has been apprehended by Adamawa state police.
According to a statement released by the police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspect, Bello Abdullahi, 30, a Vigilante member, and two others now at large, all residents of Sangere Numan road, were said to have lured their victims to a nearby bush located at a remote side of Sangere and forcefully had carnal knowledge of them without their consent on March 22 at about 10.30pm.
Nguroje said the incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Kofare by the victims.
According to the spokesperson, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, is outraged by the incident and has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct an immediate thorough and clinical investigation and ensure diligent prosecution.‘’Preliminary investigation reveals that the Suspects took advantage of the Victims by arresting them with the pretence of patrolling the Area as Vigilantes. Unfortunately, they were threatened, subdued and forced to submit sexually to all the three Suspects.''the statement in part read.
The police chief also advised members of the public, particularly parents, to keep an eye on their children, particularly girls, for criminal minded elements who are out and about looking for someone to exploit.
He also assured the Adamawa State Government and the general public of the Command's unwavering commitment to ending all forms of Gender Based Violence, as well as the immediate prosecution of any perpetrator found guilty.
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