By Jemilu Hassan
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A disturbing case of child rape has been reported in Niger State, where a 26-year-old man, Bala Aliyu, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl, Hauwa, in the El-Waziri community of Bosso, Bosso Local Government Area.
According to the Niger State Police Command, Hauwa was sent on an errand to deliver a message to a friend of her mother’s. However, upon arrival, Bala Aliyu, the husband of the intended recipient, dragged her into a room and forcefully defiled her. To make matters worse, he threatened to kill her if she dared to reveal the incident to anyone.
Fortunately, Hauwa’s family noticed unusual bruises on her private parts, prompting them to investigate further. After Hauwa revealed the horrific details of her ordeal to her parents, they swiftly reported the incident to the police, leading to Bala Aliyu’s arrest.
The Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed that a report of suspected defilement was made at Bosso Division on December 25, 2024. Abiodun stated that during interrogation, Hauwa narrated the events leading up to the incident, including how Bala Aliyu dragged her into the room and defiled her.
The suspect has confessed to the crime and has been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution. The Niger State Police Command has assured the public that justice will be served in this case, and that they will continue to work tirelessly to protect vulnerable members of society, particularly children.
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