Nigeria: Man arrested for defiling 9-year-old elder brother’s daughter

By Charity Nginyu

Abdu Hamidu, a 25-year-old man has been arrested by the Nigerian Police for sexually abusing his elder brother’s 9-year-old daughter in Adamawa State, near Cameroon.

Reports have it that Hamidu discreetly lured his niece into his room with the use of candy.

“He was said to have repeatedly molested her the same day said to be April 20, 2024, and later fled. However, he was arrested on May 4, 2024, by the police,” Sahara Reporters stated.

Talking to the said media house, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Suleiman Nguroje revealed that the arrest followed a complaint made to the police at Kala’a Division by the ” father of the victim who happened to be a brother of the suspect” he said.

“Investigation so far revealed that the suspect lured the victim into his room, away from the eyes of people, and had carnal knowledge of her,” he continued.

According to the spoke person, the suspect will be charged to court after investigation.