The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the case of an alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl by her uncle, who is a police inspector.
The State Chairman of The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Mrs. Rabiatu Addra, had alleged that the officer attached to the State Intelligence Bureau of the police command repeatedly raped the victim, who is his niece.
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In a statement on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer of Nasarawa Command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated that the command received a complaint about the matter on July 18, 2022, and has been following up on it to ensure that justice is served.
The statement reads, “Upon the receipt of the complaints, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi ordered for the arrest of the suspect.
“The CP also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, to carry out a diligent investigation into the matter.”
“Experts were also brought and obtained DNA samples in order to prove further the perpetrator of the act,” he said.
DSP Nansel narrated that the outcome of the DNA test is still being awaited, admonishing people not to preempt the result.
He added, “The Nigeria Police force is a disciplined organisation and will not condone or cover up any act that is contrary to the law and capable of bringing the Force to disrepute.
“The public is hereby assured of a comprehensive investigation into the case as the outcome of the investigation will be made public, and anyone found wanting in the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the law.”
