OPERATIVES of Niger State Police Command have arrested 26-year-old Bala Aliyu for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in the Bosso Local Government Area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday,1 January 2025, said the suspect also threatened to kill the victim if she revealed the incident to anyone.
According to the PPRO, the victim was sent to deliver a message to Bala’s wife on 14 December 2024 but she was not home.
While delivering the message to the husband instead, Bala dragged her into the room and forcefully defiled her.
The statement by the Command read:
“On 25/12/2024 at about 4pm, a report of a suspected defilement was made at Bosso Division that on 24/12/2024 at about 6.30pm, an unusual observation was noticed on the complainant’s daughter named Hauwa 10yrs of El-Waziri area of Bosso and when checked, bruises were observed at her private part,” the statement read.
“The victim was interrogated and she narrated that on 14/12/2024 at about 8.30am when she was sent to deliver a message to a friend of her mother, but on getting to the place, the woman was not around but met the husband Bala Aliyu 26yrs of the same area and delivered the message to him.
“Unfortunately, during the process, the girl was dragged into the room by the said Bala and forcefully defiled her. He also threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.
“The suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime, and he has been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and diligent prosecution.
“The Police Command appreciates the support and cooperation of the people in the state and looks forward to a better relationship in the New Year.
“The Command reiterates its commitment and dedication to continue to serve and protect members of the public in the state as we enter a new Policing Year. The Commissioner of Police wishes all a crime-free and prosperous New Year.”
Eighteen-Eleven Media