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Physically challenged man arrested for allegedly raping 10-year-old girl

A 49-year-old physically challenged man, Ojochogwu Baba, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Lokoja, Kogi State.

City & Crime gathered that the suspect was arrested at the Wada Estate  at Ganaja area of  Lokoja , along the Lokoja -Ajaokuta road.

The suspect was alleged to have  called the minor  to his house to assist him to buy certain items from a nearby shop.

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A resident, Amodu Ademu, said “On getting to his room,  Baba was said to have  grabbed the girl, forced her and  allegedly had canal knowledge of her.

“The screaming of the minor attracted some people, which led to her rescue.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Aya, confirmed the incident.

He said the suspect was arrested at the Wada Estate in Lokoja, in connection with the alleged rape crime.

He said, “The suspect lured the minor to his house by sending her to buy alcohol and cigarettes for him. He will be charged to court on completion of investigation.”

 

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