Polilce in Adamawa State have apprehended 3 young men accused of gang raping a 15 year old girl in Mayo Belwa LGA.
The suspects include: Uzairu Dan Fulani, 25, a resident of Gasabga Mayo Belwa LGA, Hassan Nasir, 25, and Yahaya Edward, 26, both residents of Sabon Pegi, Ngurore, Yola South LGA.
A release by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Monday said the suspects were arrested on the 20th July, 2023.
He said, "The suspects lured the girl who boarded a tricycle from Mayo Belwa to Ngurore and was diverted behind Cottage Hospital in Mayo -Belwa".
According to him, the gang forcefully dragged her into a certain house and had an unlawful carnal knowledge of her without her consent.
"The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mayo Belwa by a relation of the victim which resulted to their arrest". SP Nguroje added.
He said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, had expressed worry over the unfortunate incident, and directed the officer in charge of Family Support Unit of the Command to take over investigation and ensure deligent prosecution in accordance with the extant laws.
The Command called on the general public especially parents to be watchful of their wards as well as key into the Command's effort in fighting against all forms of Gender Based Violence(GBV) and report person(s) of suspicious character to the police.
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