Nine persons arrested for rape, theft in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says it has apprehended five alleged rapists and four other suspects over criminal conspiracy, theft and vandalism.

The Command’s spokesperson, Mr. Zubairu Abubakar made this revelation on Friday in Kaduna stressing that the alleged rapist committed the act in Rigasa area of Kaduna town.

Abubakar disclosed that the suspects were nabbed on August 19, after the victim’s parents complained to the police.

“Among the suspects, were two who raped a 13-year-old girl, while three others raped a 20-year-old girl. Two other suspects involved in the act are at large.

“The victims were taken to Rigasa General Hospital and the medical reports have confirmed that they were raped,’’ Abubakar affirmed.

He further revealed that the other four suspects were apprehended for criminal conspiracy, vandalism and theft.

The Command’s spokesperson disclosed that the Regional Manager of Forlknox, Mr. Musa Usman, had on August 13, reported to the police that some unknown persons were vandalising the company’s property.

“After the complaint, the police took immediate action and arrested the four suspects with five 4KVA generators belonging to the company,” Abubakar averred.

According to Abubakar, all the nine suspects will be charged to court soon.

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