Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa state Command on Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in Kiliga area of Lafia, the state capital.
The suspect was paraded at the state headquarters of NSCDC in Lafia on Tuesday, September 7,2021.
Jerry Victor, the Public Relations Officer of the command said the suspect, Musa Jibrin Yahuza was arrested after a complaint laid by the victim’s mother.
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“The mother of the little girl, Fatima Ibrahim discovered blood stain and discharge on her pant while trying to bath her.
She quickly took her back to the room and asked her about it. She explained to her mother that Azizee told her to lay down on the bed,” the PPRO stated.
“The suspect, Musa Jibrin Yahuza also known as Azizee was arrested after the complaint by the mother of the victim. He has since denied the allegation but investigation and medical examination will be conducted on the victim after-which he will be charged to court of competent jurisdiction for the law to take its course,” he added.
Abbas Bappa Muhammed, the State Commandant also condemned the act.
He advised parents and guardians to keep a close eye on their children, especially the female children as they need and deserve more care.
He further advised youths to shun evil.
“We, the NSCDC will not relent in our efforts in stopping criminal and criminality in the state.” he added.
